AM: 24 miler! Early morning to get it in and get it done. Weather forecast was predicted for some rain/t-storms and boy did we get some rain. First 5 miles was hot, humid, and windy. Running around 6:20s to warm up. Then with in a matter of a few steps and one good wind gust the cold front and storm came. Hit the dam at hefner with the cold front, and the rain started dumping on us. Felt really good, just depending on which way we were running. If we were going south and east, then we had the wind/rain pelts to our back, heading NW it felt like hail/sleet in our faces. Rain was solid and downpour like from about 6miles on, didnt really let up. Last 7 miles was heading east and thats when it felt good. Jason looked really strong, ran about 17 miles together, and he didnt fall back too much. Last 7 were in the 5:30-5:40s range, with the last two at 5:36, last mile in 5:12. Really felt good at the end and wanted to open up, plus make up the average for the run with a slower start and the crappy weather. Overall time was 2:24:21 for 24 miles so 6:01 pace. Last 10 had to be in 57-58 mins. Real happy with the run considering everything, but more excited about how I feel now. We will see how the rest of the day progresses, but overall legs feel good. Glad to cap off a 130 mile week with the 24 miler!
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