Whew! Just finished the first tempo run that I've run in the last three months, and it was the best run I've had in quite a while. I originally had low expectations for today because even my easy runs have seemed more difficult lately. When I set out with my ten minute warm-up jog, I expected at most to do 2x (1 mile T pace [about 8:40-8:50 pace] followed by 1 min rest). I ended up with 2 miles at 8:40, 3 min rest, and another mile at 8:40, followed by my cool-down jog. There's nothing better than exceeding your expectations and realizing you're in better shape than you thought you were.
Today the wind was pretty nasty, but the temperature was nice and cool which probably contributed to my performance. I had been feeling like I wasn't progressing, and more likely regressing, ever since my leg problems started in the spring. Nothing like a good run to change your outlook!
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