2 steps forward

Today was a 2 mile workout. Actually 3 x 2 miles with 3 min rest. I was hoping for 10:30 10:20 10:10, but in my mind I was sure I wanted more. I have not really been able to judge where I am fitness wise so this would tell me a bunch more. I warmed up short as it was a bit warm at 8:30 am here. 3 miles with a few strides. I really didn't feel great. #1 first mile back up the hill with the wind was a very easy feeling 5:07. The second mile goes up a long very gradual rise that I took at a very relaxed pace. 10:17. #2. I did this repeat back down the gradual hill against the wind which was picking up as I went. The first mile was 04 and I felt very in control. I almost thought I should back off which I did. 10:04. Now I was contemplating on running all the way back up the gradual hill or doing an out and turn around a cone type of thing. I decided on the later and was a bit pissed as I ran 03 for the first mile. I figured I could come back fast but not enough to go under 10. 4:59 for a total of 10:02. A very good step in the right direction. Makes me feel better about the race sunday. Looking forward to running in weather that isn't so hot and humid.

I am hoping in about 4 weeks or just after tcm that I can do this workout again at sub 10 for all three. Much to get to prior to that. Some more pace workouts as well as some faster 1000s with active recovery. Oh yeah and 15.5 miles this weekend. Looking forward to it.