My plan for today was to do the same loop that I did on Saturday except to really ease into the first two sections and then hit the hill harder at the beginning of mile 3. Less than a quarter mile into the run I knew my calf was going to be an issue as it was already tightening up. I tried to focus on my 3:2 breathing ratio, hoping that it would take my mind off of it. The result was going out a little faster than planned and my calf being the worst post-run that it's been all year. Nonetheless, this pace is essentially dead-on my North Face goal pace, albeit on an easier and shorter course. 8:00 miles are coming a lot easier right now on days that I feel good but I still need more uphill training - and more days of feeling good!
Splits (difference from Saturday)
8:02 (-0:50)
8:26 (-0:14)
11:06 (-0:16)
3:37
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