Progression run - 3 miles slow, 3.59 miles a little faster. Average pace: 9:59.
Outside temp: 49°F
I don't know where the warm temperatures came from today. It was unexpected.
I was going to do an easy run today, but I was on a course that is mostly and significantly uphill until just past 3 miles, and then is mostly and significantly downhill after that. So I took it easy the first 3 miles (10:42, 10:32, and 10:29), but then sped up a little but not tons for the rest of the run (9:43, 9:25, 9:27, 9:22).
I think I actually prefer hills over flat terrain, assuming that the course is either out and back or a loop (not point to point because point to point could potentially be all uphill). While I struggle (less than I used to) up the hills, I like the reward of the downhills and the chance to "rest" a little. With flat terrain, like I had for 18 miles last Saturday, it's a constant effort and you never get the chance to take it easy. | 