Notes
Temp 21 (9) Wind 12 mph.
Long Run. CBEM starting a half hour later to let the sun get a little higher in the sky. Unseasonable cold (single digit wind chill) with just enough of a frigid north wind to make things totally miserable. Woke up with my old man hip barking.
Out and back warm-up at 7:40 something. Drill and strider set. Starting to feel my fingers again. Total Up = 5.24 miles.
Workout plan was 3 x 1.5 miles with 400 jogs. First two flat, then third one to include 150 ft/1000m climb of Gordonville Hill. Was going to start at HM effort and work towards 10K; however, cold wind in my lungs is making breathing difficult at every effort. Decide to adjust and start with 3/4s effort and work towards HM/15K.
Ended up getting locked in after the first couple of strides and "what the hell" attitude allowed me to relax and run. Average 6:39 and 6:36 on the first two flat ones. Bested Gordonville Hill with a 6:38 average on number three; however, last steep incline put a whuppin' on my bum hip.
Had enough of this cold crap, so downsized the cool-down and took cover early. 1.84 miles at 7:50 average pace.