Boston, here I come?

Went out for a nice easy pre-dinner run after a weekend of camping, but wound up going way faster than planned.  When the first mile registered at 7:00 I figured the rest of the run should maintain that pace, and the next two miles were 6:41 and 6:37.  I wasn't breathing quite as easy as normal, as the camping weekend was insanely windy and I likely swallowed lots of ash/dirt.  I feel a little bad about logging 0 miles during the last 2 weekends, but I knew April was going to be a very busy month.  Either way, I'm happy with these miles and should be back on track for a big week.

Still not feeling 100% post-camping, but not bad enough to say I feel sick.  Just some extra stuff working its way through my lungs I guess.  Today was much easier than yesterday, at 7:21/mile - what I loved was the consistency.  Without trying to do so, the last 4 miles were all between 7:16 and 7:20...I really enjoy when that happens (first was 7:40, guess I was still waking up).  Here's hoping the lungs clear up soon so I can enjoy a really big week!

Best run of the year, hands down.  I set out to do 12-13, and when I mapped out the route realized it would be 13...so I decided to make it 13.1 to pay homage to my 3rd place age group finish in a half marathon one year ago today with a 1:30:28.  I also tried a Gu energy gel, with a strategy of taking it at the halfway point of the run.  The goal was simply to keep a steady pace for the duration, and feel strong at the finish..nailed that goal.  I finished at a 7:04/mile pace, with a faster second half of the run than the first..I really felt a nice burst of energy from the Gu, and wound up with three straight sub-7 miles without trying any harder than I was already trying.  Post-run I still felt great, and wasn't craving an electrolyte drink like I normally would be after going this far.  Of course I drank plenty of water afterwards and ate, but it was different (and better) than normal.