Today, I deliberately chose a less exciting track, but it provided the consistency I needed and, importantly, offered about half shade, which was a relief in this heat. The strong sun made the 10K feel tougher than usual, yet I managed to maintain a steady pace of 5:51/km, with an average heart rate of 153 bpm and a cadence of 161 steps per minute. It took some mental fitness to finish, but I’m glad I did. Overall, it was a solid sweat session and a nice balance ahead of the barbecue I’m hosting tonight.
