6 mi in 55:23
recovery run from the house to Brookwood Baptist and back. Was supposed to be an easy run but turned into a recovery run. Started out feeling ok. Didn't push and had the typical post long run lack of zip for the first mile. But wasn't feeling weak or really all that tired, just a little stiff particularly in the quads. Form was good without over much concentration. First mile ended downhill. Realized that I was running sub 8 pace at the end of it with only making sure that my form was good, no pushing. Still, too fast! Backed off the throttle. Somewhere in the second mile I noticed a slight twinge or cramp in the left hamstring. Backed off the pace some more. The cramp continued off and on for the rest of the 2nd mile and the subsequent 2 miles. Realized that it was happening on the inclines. Changed the route to take all the big hills out of the run. No cramp for the final 2 miles. Stayed at a recovery pace. Tried to get as many soft surfaces as I safely could running in the dark.
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