AM - 20.5 SGM Course. Repeat of last week, but with the full Circle. Felt much more junky today than last week, it was hotter, and no tailwind. Going into the Mary Mich, we started off much slower for the first 3/4 mile, but then Logan got us going a bit and we worked it to 5:40 for the 4 up Dammeron and just past the 1/2. But I really felt labored. The 8 mile Tinman was fine pace-wise, but again toured effort-wise. During this section, Clyde really showed why he needs to learn how to run without being on crack - the guy is all over the place. Going into the final 4 we started off quicker than last week, but I fell off dropping into town. Then I hit the light and had to stop for about 20 seconds. Got going and felt a bit better and closed the gap a bit on Clyde and then hit the light at the Blvd, falling back again. Got the ave to 5:17, but lost a couple secs in the last mile. For how I was feeling, however, a barely better first 4 ave, and barely slower (5:18) 2nd 4 ave wasn't too shabby. (Kinvara Blue 30.75). Need a few more miles to get hem just where I want them for the race. | 