Thu 4/22 - PM 65 minutes incl. 4k, 1600

A little ambitious given the quasi-workout two days ago and the very late bedtime last night, but I decided to try doing a marker workout nonetheless. Aiming to do a 4k cutdown, then 1600 at 71-72 pace, then maybe 4x200. 4k went in 13:25, km splits of 3:24.5, 3:22.5, 3:20, and 3:18.6. Under control, maybe a bit more of an effort than I would have liked but still relaxed. 9 minute break, changed into spikes for the first time in over a year and then ran a 1600 in under 5:00 for the first time in a year. 4:47.2 overall, splits of 71.2, 73.4, 72.4, and 70.2. This felt harder than I would have liked, the 4k left my legs heavier and more fatigued than I had anticipated. Working hard from the get-go, still able to stay relaxed and muster a bit more effort on the final lap to bring the pace down the last 200m. The repeat 200s at the end got the ax, would have been counterproductive. I got the feedback I wanted anyway. Given that I was tired all afternoon and there was some breeze to contend with, it all went well and training will point towards a track 3k in three weeks' time. Legs held up reasonably well except for some soreness in left adductor on the cooldown.