LM warmup (10 reps), 18 miles in 2:33:05, 8:30/mi, HR 156, 2.5 mile walk w/ dogs, & stretching. More gorgeous weather, partly sunny in the upper 50s. Decided to alter today's scheduled workout (18 miles @ 10% off MP) to account for recent training downturn from illness. Plus, the pain in my right knee had me a bit worried about pounding the pavement for 18 miles, so I decided to run to and in the UW Pack Forest. Most of the run was either single or double track, with very challenging elevation changes and terrain (especially on the single track), so I knew pacing was out the window. Really, I just wanted to get 18 miles in and to work at it. Running the Hugo Peak trail helped.....1000' gain in 2 miles on a steep muddy but scenic mess. A few picture and map consultation stops broke up the run. The knee felt decent while running, but was a bit painful immediately after restarts and on the walk w/ the dogs. A fun afternoon.
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