i didn't entirely expect to do a workout today, but i realized i probably should about 2 or 2.5 miles into my run. i woulda done a 3 mile warmup, so that's what i ended up doing. felt somewhat recovered but still heavy-ish. this week is my last one in chicago, so there will be/already have been some nights of little sleep. makes working out tough. anyway, this was a repeat of last tuesday's workout, but faster this time. 4x1.5 miles, 3 min rest, 5:45 goal pace. times: 8:43: into wind, splits were something like 2:52, 2:56 (5:48), 2:55 (8:43) 8:47: spot turnaround at 800m, still into wind for at least first 800. splits were 2:52, 3:03 (5:55), 2:52 (8:47) yeaaa! got that last 800 in fast. i was chasing some little kids. it hurt lol 8:42?: i think this one is short. probably closer to 8:47 or 8:50. don't remember the splits, but i think the first "800" was like 2:44, which i think was short 8:38: finally hit my time... i used the new mile markers for this, ones i'm less used to, but they should be no different from the old ones except that these ones are all shifted south about 200m on the same path... couldn't find the first 800m marker because of unfamiliarity, but the mile was 5:37 if it's the right distance, followed by a 3:01.. my times weren't that even, but a mile and a half is a long way to go for a repeat. very easy to fall asleep then wake up a few times... weather was probably low 80s, wind was a good temperature. much better than last friday, when the wind was as hot as the rest of the air, ugh. like a sauna at the start..
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