Today was the first day I didn't feel like I was a plodding elephant; didn't feel like a gazelle either, but definitely a little easier and lighter than during the past two weeks, so I'll settle for more like a donkey!
Program: Tempo Run 8km
1km warm-up
6km @ 7:08 min/km (adjusted slower to allow for grass running)
1km cool-down
I did 1.5km warm-up
6km @ Avg. pace 7:22; Best pace 5:06
AHR 127 (80%); MHR 155 (98%)?
1km cool down walking
1km laps: 7:35; 7:17; 7:16; 7:08; 7:33; 7:24
As usual, a late start at 10:00am but, even though the sun was quite hot, there was also a pleasant, cooling breeze. After the cool-down I did some stretching then packed my bag, slapped myself on the back and drove home feeling better about my running than I have been of late!
8.5km
Fantastic - that was a good session. I ran at 5.30am this morning to avoid the heat of the day! It was a scorcher here. As I got lost in my own suburb I think the description of the donkey (silly ass in fact) is more apt for me! Hee haw!!
ReplyDeleteI think you did well with that session. Late start for us this morning too - 8.05am ;)
ReplyDeleteHee haw, Strewth!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ewen; I'm never too sure if I've done well or not!