transitioned away from distance

Sunday, 1/20--For the first time in what seems like a while, I decided to forgo my visit to the Y and instead run the 5.7M loop on what was a beautiful morning (9:20).  I managed 5.7M in 41:20.  Not bad since I have transitioned away from distance.  I figured I'd start in at 7:30 pace, work my way down to 7:15, maintain this pace, and then finish the last couple of miles at a faster clip.  I was able to do just that, but I have to say that I have definitely lost my distance mojo.  The way I felt afterwards was the way I feel when I run (faster than) that pace for twice that distance in the fall!