So I kept going.
As each mile ticked by I picked up the pace. The loose workout I had in mind was a moderately paced 5k, but as I planned each increase in speed, I wondered if I might just push past that goal. It was an effective strategy, because I ran 4 miles today. Yet another half mile past my previous best last week. The workout broke down like this:
Mile 1: 12:00 pace (5.0 mph)
Mile 2: 11:06 pace (5.4 mph)
Mile 3: 10:43 pace (5.6 mph)
Mile 4: 10:00 pace (6.0 mph)
Total time: 43:43I think.
Avg pace: 10:56 pace
I figured that out based on what speeds I set the treadmill for...and then did the math. Let me know if it looks wrong.
It was tough. Not going to lie, especially pushing myself at 10 min pace for the last mile. But my wife finished up her workout and came to check on me at just the right time, about 4 minutes left, so that was a boost for me at just the right time.
Anyway, forced day off tomorrow because of work. Then a late evening run on Sunday after work. Tough work schedule this week getting in the way of my workouts. Work 2, off 1, work 2, off 1, work 2. But then a few days off.
My work is putting on a 5k and a half marathon on Saturday, September 14th. I'm contemplating running the 5k...
Without Fear, right?