I had my first tempo run of the year today. 2 x 1.5 miles at tempo pace, with 1 mile recovery in between. The fast portions were 10:20 and 10:11 (6:53 and 6:47 pace). With warmup and cooldown I finished the workout with a total of 6.5 miles.

I haven't run fast since that disasterous night speed workout in November. I had this irrational fear that I am not able to run fast any more. Well, I haven't proven that invalid, but at least these 2 x 1.5 miles went fine. Of course, consciously I know that these fears are irrational, but it is a terrifying feeling that you try to run fast, but your body is just not willing to go any faster.