Slow Tempo

Final focused workout this morning. Couldn't make up my mind about whether or not it would be on the track. Finally decided on an unmarked stretch of Rock Creek Trail (paved portion) that I mapped to be 3.5 miles. Would have been happier if it had passed in under 25 (close to MP), but with no feedback it was hard to gauge my pace. 9 miles in 1:12:49, with the quicker 3.5 in 25:42. The slower-than-expected split put a damper on the rest of the run, but I'm over it. Leg protested a little but is feeling better.