my makeup may be flaking

4 by 800 w/ 90 seconds rest (2:39.7, 2:45.0, 2:37.6, 2:43.4)

5 mins rest

4 by 400 w/90 seconds rest (70.8, 76.7, 69.3, 73.2)

4 by rhino hill 38.4, 39.1, 36.3, 35.2

splits: 79,79,81,81,80,81,80,35

I was very determined to break 10:00, and I knew if I just kept it close I could get under with a kick. Ran most of the race chasing a pack of four but never managed to gain on them. Feeling even more confident about sub 17 now.

AM 8 on beltline

PM 7.5 running from aiport to downtown richmond

All in Richmond, VA along the James River. They must have heard that I was coming and marked out a special route for me because there were signs everywhere

AM 7.5

PM 10.5

Some things I noticed in Richmond, VA:

Atlanta has a 'photo bridge' where everyone has the photo taken with the city as a backdrop. I've seen newscasters use it fot B-roll footage, political ads shot there, modeling photo shoots, and even music videos. Somtimes people just set up an easel on the sidewalk and paint. Richmond has a 'fishing bridge', it's a two lane road going over the james river, but people are fishing over all along the sidewalk. I saw at least 50 people out there fishing.

Like Utah, Richmond has a pipeline trail. The richmond pipeline trail is literally on top of pipeline (carrying ???) about 5 feet wide next to the river.

There's a big mural that says "Is that James I smell?"

I crossed the James river on four different bridges, including two which are pedestrian only. There are also the ruins of old bridges visible in the river. In the middle of the river are small islands with dense trees that envelop you on all sides. Probably the coolest example of this was a very narrow bridge with train tracks on it. I wanted to run on it but I thought I might die, however I saw a local guy running on it so maybe it's safe. Something to do next time.