Total of 16 miles today in 1:54:04. I ran 2 x 2 miles during the run, the first during the first half of the run, and the second about 2.75 miles later on my way back home. Both were run on the same section of trail, just in opposite directions. I ran the first repeat in 10:16 with quarter splits of 80, 77, 74, 78, 77, 76, 77, 77. The trail curves quite a bit and rolls with a slight net downhill heading out, and with a slight uphill heading back. I realized after the first repeat that I had pushed myself a bit too hard, so I took the second two mile repeat easy running a 11:02. Splits were 83, 83, 83, 86, 82, 86, 82, 77. Based on my splits it is obvious that certain quarters were faster or slower than others, although the final quarter during the second repeat is deceptive as it is uphill, but I closed faster than I began the first repeat. Overall it was a good workout as it was my longest run this year and finished off my first 70 mile week this year as well. |