Steady state run on the Brookwood Manor route. Felt good today. Stride and pace were very manageable. Some slight pain in the left SI/IT band area and some mild ache in the left foot at the end. But all in all, it was a very good run in terms of effort, energy and mechanics. Goal was 7 min/mi by the McMillan pace calculator, but I slowed it to 7:15 thinking about where I am in reality fitness wise. Judging by my increased ventilation rate with relatively less muscle fatigue, I believe it was the right pace. The HM pace was 7:38 so I figured the steady state would be something quicker than that but not down around the 10K pace which would be a tempo run. Splits were 7:25, 7:09, 7:10 and 7:17 for an avg of 7:15. Had a side stitch at the end of the run and a left kidney pain at the end.
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