Did a test run from Woodland Park up to DG's place (20 minutes at a relatively easy pace), then twice around Greenlake. Gaggle of new recruits or maybe ROTC were doing a run, and to be honest they looked pretty bad, the first guy came in just as I passed, at 21 minutes for the 2.7 miles. I'm sure in a couple of months though they'd be lapping me in full body armor. We're at war, but these were the first soldiers in uniform (well, Army sweats) tha I've seen in a long time. In Turkey, in Israel, even in Switzerland, when I was working in those places, you saw them all the time. In Kitsap the Navy guys wear civvies when they're off base.
Ran pretty well, I think the first eight miles were about seven. Crapped out on mile nine again, though, for all there wasn't any uphill. No discomfort in the groin this time, but definitely weak. I think. Hangover from the marathon? I actually feel very spry, no soreness or anything. But haven't had a 40 mile week since I started the taper, so I was happy to run on home. Eights or nines next week. | 