Paradox of Running

I set out Wednesday, dark and early, to run a bit. It is a cutback week on my schedule from LA Running Club, which helps!

I got up and felt relatively good and set off to run around the Pico Neighborhood and Santa Monica Airport.

I felt I was doing decently and physically felt alright considering. My muscle pull was making its presence felt; but, overall, knee was not acting up, felt strong, etc.

Then, I reached a red light and looked down at my Garmin ... oh, oh. Not so good pacewise. Just disappointing as I felt faster.

I continued on and completed the run; but, the paradox of feeling better while doing worse is bothering me.

32:13 of running
2.73 miles
12:44 pace