2 Mile Speed Workout

After work, I went to the track, and in the evening ran 2 miles, trying to run one lap easy but moving my feet quickly and then one lap fast. I was a little pooped so i didn't quite run as fast as I was able, but I was able to run two miles at a faster pace than normal. Here now I look at my splits for the first time:

1st lap: 2:14
2ns Lap: 2:02
3rd lap: 2:15
4th Lap: 2:06
5th lap: 2:20
6th lap: 2:05
7th lap: 2:20
8th Lap: 2:07

Time: 17:30
Pace: 8:45

Previously I ran 1.5 miles in 13:00 (8:40 pace)
1 mile in 8:10
and 2 miles in 18:00 (9:00 pace)

My end of the year goal is to run a 5k in under 28:00 minutes, or better under a 9:00minute pace. My next speed workout I will try to go 2.5 miles as above.

I was glad I ran today. It is so easy to come home at the end of a 12 hour day and just sit on the couch.