7 mi in 54:01
Great tempo run today on Moon Place. Little slow from the target pace but 10+ sec quicker than this WO in the last marathon training cycle. Had to concentrate on my stride mechanics, but no pains or discomforts other than the hard WO. 1.5 mi warm followed by 4 tempo miles (target was 7:00 mpm or slightly less). Splits were 7:04, 7:04, 7:02 and 7:01 for an avg of 7:02.75. Really surprised the last one was the fastest b/c it "hurt" the most. I would have guessed I backed off the pace. it did have the most decline, but I wasn't running well on the declines. I had been slowing for a little recovery on the declines after concentrating on maintaining pace on the inclines just before. 1.5 mi cool down. Switched this WO from Thursday when rain is predicted. Didn't want to run this one wet.
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