3.5 miles Tempo 7:57

I ran 3.5 mi at 7:57 back and 8:55 out. I read Jack Daniels tempo pace adjustments for distance and realized I was supposed to tempo at 7:40 instead of the 7:48 pace I had been targeting. But I could only run 7:50 when I turned around at the 3.5 mi mark. I eventually got comfortable at 7:40 and I probably will be able to run that pace next weekend. I was slowed down in the section of the trail between the rec center and Bobolink by treacherous footing and snarling off leash dogs. I will only go 3 mi until I hit the target pace, meaning next week's long run will be 6 mi.