Running Downhill

The goal today was to work on downhill form at a tempo pace. Decided to run a hilly route and take the climbs at a moderate pace but really crank it on the descents. Went well.

There were two drops. The first one is short but steep and comes right after a big climb. That's followed by another climb and then a long gradual downhill for the last 5.8 miles or so. I really liked this workout for that second descent as it allowed for a long stretch of quad pounding fun. 

Went well. Looking at the splits below, that second half downhill is pretty apparent:

7:33

7:37

7:36

7:29

7:16

6:29

6:30

6:27

6:25

6:11

Last .7 - 6:12/mile pace. 

Good workout. Quite pleased. 

Ran 10.7 miles @ 6:52/mile pace. 

Paved roads. 

Extremely hilly. 

Upper 30s, overcast.

Saucony Kinvara 2, shorts, long sleeved shirt, short sleeved shirt, cap.