Good Pace

At 17:56, I ran 3.91 miles in 26 minutes, averaging 6:39 pace. This was a remnant of running with my roommate this past weekend and realizing how fast we could go. It was challenging in the beginning to keep the pace, and got slightly easier towards the middle of the run. As soon as I stopped and had a minute or so to recover, I felt ready to go again. The last half mile was spent just telling myself to just keep pushing. First mentally, then under my breath verbally. I passed a rollerblader in the the last mile, and when I stopped running, and started to warm down, he passed by me and complimented me on my pace. It felt good to hear that.

Thoughts during the run? This is pretty good weather. This is harder than I thought. It's hot. The sun is in my eyes. Can't stop to take a picture. This is getting easier all of a sudden. If I speed up just slightly, I can pass this person before that oncoming runner gets to us. My shoes match my shirt. Run faster up this ramp. If I see someone drowning in the water, remove keys and phone and ask someone to watch them, tell someone my name, and jump in, arms across my chest feet first. Would be a good idea to remove shoes as well. I wonder if matching shoes and shirt has a positive effect on my speed? Last stretch. Last stretch. Last stretch. Sorry mind, I was lying, this is actually the last stretch, keep going.