Tempo Tuesday ??

The plan for was 3*3k with a 2 min recovery between each rep. I was late for the session and waited for the group to return from their first rep. Mike quickly informed me that they were running 10 mins by 3 with a 3 min recovery. My planned pace was 3.42 per rep (thus using the session as a tempo session). Given the recovery was extended, I decided to opt for 3.35 pace. Rep 1 = 3.34, Rep 2 = 3.35, Rep 3.38. Disappointed not to hold the pace in the last rep. I suppose I did run the rep on my own and I really wanted to to run "comfortably hard" and not to overly exert myself. I didn't go lactic and felt comfortable until the last km of the last rep. Briefly chatted to Mike re: the purpose of the session and he saw the session as a "10k race simulation" and not a tempo session. Which was obvious given how quickly himself, Charlie and Tucks were running. If Mike continues this form he will definitely run sub 35 in Lane Cove in Feb.