Pretty decent run on the trails this evening. I haven't really done a whole lot of marathon pace running, so decided to do this run all at mp - worked out pretty well, especially considering it was on trails and about 88 degree heat index. After the first creaky and uphill mile (8:11), all miles were under 7:55 and overall average was 7:49. I think I'm settling in on a plan to go between 7:45 and 7:55 pace through the half and then either maintain that or drop to 7:40-7:45 for several miles before just holding on after 20. We'll see. |