Very tough run. Pfitz said 17 with 14 at MP but I felt that last week's half marathon accomplished that. Still thought about giving it a shot. After 3 miles I transitioned into marathon pace. It did not feel good. It felt more like LT pace. I was working way too hard and after 4 miles of struggling to keep it below 6:50 with the wind at my back I decided to pull the plug. Continued to the end of the LPT at the Farmington station. Turned back towards home and could not believe how windy it was. Funny how I could barely feel the tail wind but the head wind almost stopped me in my tracks. Really struggled the second half. Lost 7 pounds during the run so I probably did not take enough fluids. It was hotter than normal.
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