The goal today was to run 4 x 1 mile at a relatively hard effort. I was very sluggish on the warm-up and was not sure how I would feel, and the first mile of the set was pretty rough. I had a hard time finding any rhythm and Taha put time on me on the back side of the park. First mile was 5:39. Recovered 2.5 minutes and reversed the course. The second mile has more climbing and I was a little concerned, but I figured oh well. By the end of the second mile I felt I had some rhythm and was moving ok. Mile 2: 5:37. Took about 3 minutes of easy running then attempted the third mile. We decided the third mile would be our last because we were feeling a bit tired. I felt good during the third mile and was comfortable with the effort. Mile 3: 5:30. I could have done a fourth, but I feel that may have been a bit too much considering I am planning on running long Saturday. I feel good about today's set. | 