I went to meet the RoadRunners. They didn't show up. My quest for a running buddy continues. Despite the poor air quality and low temps (20), I got 10 miles in. I looped Davis Blvd, up 400 E to Bntfl Blvd, and back down in a roundabout way to get 10. I saw 2 deer cross the road, and a nasty roadkill bird. And some people. 8:34, 7:52, 7:54, 8:33, 10:29 (steep climb, lazy walking), 8:20, 8:11, 7:37, 7:22, 7:07. Last year I religiously followed my marathon training guide. I put in the miles, but I never ran hard and fast for the long runs. They tell you not to. How are you supposed to prepare for a race by not running in your training like you are hoping to run in the race? I'm shooting for a 3:10, (really a 3:16). It's no problem to do the 4-6 mile runs at a 7 minute pace. But the long ones? | 