Went up to Gilbert hills and did a trail run. Went really slow. Seems like a short distance but spent 2 hrs running so I didn't want to do any more given that the marathon is just over a week away. I think I am gonna change my workout schedule as well to perhaps 2 marathon pace runs of 5-8 miles just to feel the pace for a while. I think that the early pace is crucial to success and we can't afford hitting 6:40 flat for more than 1 mile or hitting 6:55's or 7:00's in the middle miles. My natural pacing would probably be something like 6:40's until mile 10 and then slowing to 7's until 20 or so and then not being able to speed up when I should because of the fast first half. | 