1:59:13. Hilly run in the park -- 2 loops on the dirt road (1:00:02/59:11). Felt better than I had expected, my legs were still sore but not as bad as yesterday. It was about 50F and raining - my body wasn't cold (though I was soaked) but my hands were freezing. Near the end a car went past and this older gentleman and his wife asked if I "wanted out of the rain" -- I said no, but thank you -- but as they drove away I said (to myself), yes, I really do ;-) Only three more workouts (one of them a pace run the week of the race) and two more fast finish long runs to go before the race. yippee. No real taper, but my mileage will drop a few miles (10-30 mins/week) in the next couple of weeks. I will be happy with anything under 1:39 in the race - but I think 1:37:xx is within reach on a good day (which may or may not get me in the top three of my age division -- it is a pretty competitive race). I am getting psyched!
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