Season opener in Sjundeå. Excellent weather, bad running. Definitely worse than what I did a month ago in Oakland… Now first half in 16.43, and second took almost 17.30. It was bad from the beginning. Felt stiff, muscles were not ready. Just couldn’t take the speed. To add insult to to injury, I lost 30 secs to uncle-Marko. Now that’s a lot against a 41-year-old guy. Feels like I am not going to participate in any races anytime soon…
I have had after the 30K some issues with the right achilles. So no tempo runs, just easy 10Ks and days off.