AM/Lunch: 18.3 miles, averaged 7:50. HR 153.
14 Miles @ Marathon Pace + 15"
Planned on 20-22 total with the prescribed 16 miles @ marathon pace + 15". It was still a little warm, in the mid 60s and decently humid, but it was overcast for most of it thankfully. I did these on my faster workout loop because I had an appointment and didn't want to get stuck walking again this week if things didn't go well. The workout went quite well even though I didn't get through everything I planned.
I lost 9.4 lbs/4.2 kilos of water weight during this run and had nothing during or before. I need to work on bringing a bottle, I just worry that that HOA Karens will remove my bottles.
I felt very solid after a hard bike effort last night. My HR stayed very in control and I was content to knock of 7:20s, figuring I would open it up slightly in the second half and give it a bit more effort in the last 2-3 miles. I continued on the pace I set, and I just my engine at mile 16, so I called the tempo at 14 miles, figuring I would just jog and get my first 20 miler in since 2019. It didn't happen. Running 10' pace was a slog, so I just cut it a bit after 18.
With fall-like weather I would have gotten through the workout and been able to run faster I am positive. My shoes were so soaked that my sock liner was slipping and bunch, something that hasn't happened to me in many years.
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