Again, I made the error of starting too fast. The first 5k I was doing well, then suddenly my legs were really tired and I was having a mental lapse at the 6km mark. I suddenly didn't feel or think I could keep going.
Doesn't help being on-call, as I got a text message regarding work stuff so I stopped a little after the 6km mark (stopped my gps too)to read and reply to the work text. That might've been a blessing in disguise because I was able to rest for 30 seconds and I started back up again. The 7th and 8th split was slow because I had to get my mind and body back into the run.
What helped was I was crossing paths with the CPR running group, saw the barefoot runner (it was 0C during my run and the ground was very pebbly) and used them to start upping my pace and act as a beacon to get through to the final 2km. I was happy as the last 2 split times were back to the first 5km, pretty good ending.
This workout helped me psychologically know that I can push through mental lapses and be able to keep a decent pace while on tired legs.
| Distance: | 10.01 km |
| Time: | 55:03 |
| Avg Pace: | 5:30 min/km |
| Elevation Gain: | 4 m |
| Calories: | 578 C |
| Avg HR: | 160 bpm |
| Max HR: | 255 bpm |
| Avg Run Cadence: | 89 spm |
| Max Run Cadence: | 95 spm |
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