Grooved to Run

Today was Week 6 Day 4 of the Hal Higdon 5K Intermediate Training Plan.

I think I’m fully recovered. Had three on the schedule today, did it without a problem, and felt fine afterward. I tried to keep my pace at what I would call a “fast conversational” pace. Seemed to work out well.

Ran 3.11 miles in 28:25 (9:08/mi pace) with an average speed of 6.6 mph and a max of 8.0 mph. Splits were 9:09, 9:01, and 9:20 with the last 0.11 at a 8:27/mi pace. Burned about 465 calories.

Probably the most notable part of today’s run was the weather. It was in the 60s, and cold enough that I actually wore a hat! The first mile was chilly, but by miles two and three I was good and warmed up. Broke a sweat by the end.