Raccoon Run

Today I ran my last tempo run before Pikes Peak...it was tough.  I should have done a warm up, but I just got right to it.

I ran down at Raccoon River park which is a 3.2 mile loop around the lake.  It is very flat, good route for interval training.

My first mile was the slowest at 6:45, and the third was the fastest at 6:11.  I ended up averaging 6:24 pace for 6.5 miles.  I have to learn to run a more even pace.  I don't know how true the Garmin is, but I have a hard time holding within 5 seconds from mile to mile.

I will probably take tomorrow off and then do 12 miles on Saturday and then start the taper.

More info on my run at this link...http://connect.garmin.com/activity/10637453