Splits: 73, 75 (thought I sped up but guess not), 73, 71 (including the extra 9 meters). Except for the 2nd lap I think it was paced pretty well. I think my problem in the 2nd lap was that I was behind this guy who slowed way down and I waited too long to pass him. Overall I am pretty happy. Tied my PR. Ran it smart. Ran all out. Can't ask for much more than that. Felt good enough to pace a friend in a 20min 5k after a while. Unfortunately she hurt her hip and had to drop a little after 2 miles. The 6:24 pace from lane 2 felt easy despite having done the mile only 20min before. I am feeling good about this half marathon next week. My only real goal will be sub 1:23 but I will go out at 6:15 pace and see how I feel. With the half marathon I feel like as long as I keep it comfortable and smooth I should be able to hold that till 10 and maybe speed up a tad towards the end. | 