This is the best time of the year to run. Temperatures are perfect. My plan was to run a few easy miles then start to gradually pick up the pace. First 8 miles were pretty slow. Next 2.4 miles were a pretty good downhill and are pretty similar to SGM. Decided to test goal marathon pace. Pace felt surprisingly easy (6:40/mile). Made a pit stop at home to get some Gatorade and wake up my wife. Started out again and eased into the remainder of the run. First 3 miles were at 7:30/mile pace. Next 4.8 miles were at 7:00/mile pace with 2 of the miles at GMP (6:50). Once again, the pace felt surprisingly easy. Things are finally feeling like they are coming together. Hopefully I will feel this good in 1 month. Total Time: 2:18:11 (7:36/mile) Avg HR: 145
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