7 mile recovery run (9:00/mi, 4 uphill, 3 downhill), followed by 8x100m Striders w/ 100m rest (Striders in :17, :18, :17, :17, :18, :18, :17, :16). Felt strong out of the gate, but ran into difficulty keeping HR below threshold on uphills. Being overdressed for the wx probably didn't help (when will I learn?) Pre-marathon phantom pains started this morning with the left knee and my right foot (under the arch). Quickly disappeared after I started running, and haven't returned yet. At least I recognize them for what they are. Striders felt particular good today. Very loose, very relaxed. Walked most of the rest to get HR back down before next stride, but probably best set of Striders I've ever done. Good omen. Another good omen. The power that went out in the 3rd quarter of the Michigan/Ohio State game and forced me to go run was back on by the time I got back home.
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