Met Riley, Bryant and Albert at the 21st St. Pond to head out on a long/tempo run. From the start I felt a lot better than two weeks ago when I attempted this same run. My watched died on the third mile, so I was not able to take home the exact miles on this. As soon as we started the tempo I tried to place myself right next to Riley to make sure I locked into the pace. At the turn around Riley told me the mile split (5:37 ish), I was pretty surprised, I have never worked like this on a training run. Felt like I was working but not overworking. I was able to hold on for 11 miles averaging about 5:41, I could have stretched it to 12, but that would be the extent. 11 miles is still a mile further than I made it two weeks ago, so I am building on the past. I need to sign up for a race so I can add more meaning this great training I am getting. Thanks to all the guys out for the positive atmosphere to make it happen. |