The plan was to have a nice and relaxing run. It was all about time on my feet. Things did not go according to plan. I wanted to get 10-12 in before the club run but I got a late start and only had an hour before the club was to meet. I figured that if I pushed the pace a little I could get in 8 miles. Started out slow then picked up the pace and ran the first 8 miles in 58:40 (7:20/mile). Figured that I would take the last 10 slow and just run with the group. Jeremy was there so I knew that the pace was not going to be slow. He said he would run the full 10 with me which meant there would be no break. Started out around 7:00/mile and it felt really good. It is amazing how much easier the pace feels when you are not alone. Felt really good until mile 16 when I could feel the wall. I forgot to bring my fuel belt so I only had Gatorade at the start and after 8 miles. The last 2 miles were a struggle but the pace only slipped a little during the 17th mile. The last 10 were run at a 7:10/mile pace. It was a good hard run and I felt really good. I think that I am going to have Chinese food for dinner tonight so I can at least pretend that I am hanging out with all of you in China town in Boston. Total Time: 2:10:14 (7:14/mile)
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