First attempt at the new white fence threshold session at Centennial Park this morning. Used to doing these on the pristine dead flat and smooth 1km loop at Moore Park. So probably made the mistake of trying to hold the same pace that I would at Moore Park around the white fence, which is loose gravel, trial like with some mild undulations. So set out with 3 laps in mind (10.1km), holding 3:19 min/km pace. However, just after the start of the second lap it became apparent that the pace was too fast for this course if I was going to get 3 laps out. Instead of backing it off and going for 3, decided to hold the pace and finish strong for 2 laps. Got the last kilometre out in 3:15, so still had a small bit left in the tank. Finished averaging 3:19 min/km pace for the session. Was initially annoyed at myself for stopping short of the 10.1km, but upon reflection actually did quite well. 3:19 min/km is my definite 20 minute threshold pace (according to Jack Daniels), so not a bad effort on that course for just shy of 24 minutes. Got another 5km cooldown in, including another lap running next to Brad in about 3:45 pace. 15km all up.
Out for another 8km easy before lunch. 4:33's at 130 beats per minute.
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