8.5M steady in 57:30 (6:45 pace). Elevation gain/loss of 600 feet. Ran at noon at Minnewaska SP. Weather 60 and nice - beautiful fall day. Had the opportunity to run the dirt/gravel carriage roads up at Minnewaska, about 75 minutes' drive from my house. Did the green/blue counterclockwise loop. First 5 miles uphill (600 feet), last 3.5 downhill. Last 3.5 miles in 6:16, :05, :09, :24. Will call it marathon pace. Wasn't planning on running hard but the legs wanted to go and the Achilles wasn't bothersome. The first half, felt like I was laboring a bit and had an upset stomach. Felt better and better as the run went on, and the 2nd half was just awesome. Phenomenal views from up there too. Best run in a month, Achilles also feeling the best in a month. Lifted weights (upper body) in the morning before we left, and walked 7 miles with Alana and Ann after the run.
Triax: 107
Adistar: 71.5
Cumulus: 313.5 Glycerin: 45 NB 826: 9
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