13 miles, the route I ran is mostly down hill for 6.5 miles and then up hill for 6.5 with a huge hill right at the end. The goals for this run were: 1) finish in good enough shape to do speed work on Monday. 2) finish in under 2 hours and 3) fuel well during the run. To accomplish goal one I wanted to keep most of my miles around a 9:13 pace but if I felt great on the down hill I could speed up. That way I could accomplish goal two. Finally to accomplish goal three I walked and ate one power bar chew and drank, every two miles after three mile. Just like aid stations. This is why the even miles are a little slower than the odd. I have found that this keeps me fueled up without giving me a tummy ache. I did it I made all my goals!!! Splits: 9:02, 8:46, 8:37, 8:46, 8:42, 9:00, 9:06, (starting to go up hill now) 9:14, 8:28, 9:31, 9:05, 9:37, 11:17 (walked most of the big hill)
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