October 12, 2014 (Morning)
Exercise Type: Run
Comments:
Wanted to get in a long run today to see where I'm at and have a realistic goal time for next weekend. Definitely the most mentally challenging run I've been on since I've started running again since I was alone and the entire run was through cornfields outside Bucyrus. It was incredibly boring and tough to stay focused in those conditions. Felt ok though, probably went out a little too hard the first couple miles. Stopped twice for about 20-30 seconds each to compose and reset myself since my pacing sucks and I was yo-yoing all over the place. Still pleasantly surprised with the time. After this run, I think running 7 minute pace for the half next weekend is a realistic goal, the race day adrenaline/crowds/other runners should help to keep me going and keep my pace steadier.
Ran to Aumiller park, went out the back side, to Wyandot/Denzer/River/Nevada roads, and back home.
Distance | Duration | Pace | Interval Type | Shoes |
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8.6 Miles | 1:00:52 | 7:04 / Mile | Asics Gel-Cumulus |