Tempo Run

The first tempo run of the training season was today. I planned to get a 4 mile warm-up but had RR issues so I only got in a little over three. My plan was to run be between 550 & 605 -- start out closer to 605 & pick it up just slightly if I felt okay. The first 10 min was a bit of a shock to the system but felt good from the half way point on. Now, that doesn't mean it was easy. But I felt plenty strong the 2nd half...just not used to holding the pace for longer than a say 10 min. The comfort level will come I know. Today was a good start though: 23:50 for the 4 miles -- 602, 600, 557, 551. 4 mile cool down & a little over 11 miles for the day.