Notes
Wanted to get 15 miles in today. Started out running to Saline and then back. Then decided to do some marathon pace around the 2km St Jean loop instead of running back over the hills. Took a GU and dropped off my water then started the pace work. Legs felt pretty dead from the hills and the odd reps were into a bit of a wind. Checked my lap time after each odd rep. Was disappointer to see the 4:34 for the first one but kept on pushing hoping the pace would improve. Legs were really blasted after the 4th lap but pace kept improving so I continued. By the time I completed the 6th lap I was completely spent and breathing had accelerated but was determined to finish the full 8km. Really pleased to see pace continued to improve despite feeling so tired. Sun was also out by this time on most of the route. When done went to go pick up Lee from Saline.
4:19.1 last 8km
4:16.3 last 6km
4:14.4 last 4km