Not sure exactly how many miles this run was. Based on time and feel, plus a measurement on my last 2 miles, I'm going to guess that it was 10-10.5. I did about 2 miles easy and had my last 2 miles before the cool down at 12:44 (6:22s). This pace did not feel strained at all, but felt comfortably quick. I'm guessing I probably was sub 7 for about 2 miles prior to that. Had about a 15-20 minute warm up and then got into M-pace until the last 2 miles. Total running time was 1:13:34 (7:21s for 10 and 7:00s for 10.5 -- I'd guess this run was closer to 10.5.
Google maps says it is 10.6 and if I take out the cool down of 1.2 miles and measure the running time for the rest of the run I come out with 9.4 miles in 1:04:32 or 6:51s. This run was a real confidence booster. It felt comfortable with terrain similar to what I can expect in the marathon which is 12 days away. I'm beginning to believe that with the 'race day magic' as I think Jon called it I just might be able to hold to a sub 7 pace. Of course, the goal is BQ, so that becomes the first priority.
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