Pretty good morning, although cold as can be. Weather.com said 20 when I left, 21 when I got back, which seems about right because I couldn't feel my fingers. You'd think I'd learn... My plan called for a 13 mile run, but I wanted to make it 15 so I could compare it to last years training before SGM. 2 weeks prior to running the SGM I ran 15 miles (on a very aided course down Cedar Canyon, starting at Woods Ranch), then ended at SUU's track and did an 800 to see what kind of speed I had after a long run. Anyway, today I ran a much tougher course around Cedar Knoll, then did an 800 as well. I'm happy to say that I'm feeling much stronger this time around and can't wait for Lincoln!!! Disclaimer: This time I ran 1 mile to warm up, then 14 miles, thus the discrepancy in time.
| Pre-SGM | Pre-Lincoln | Total Time
| 1:32:50
| 1:24:57
| Pace
| 6:11
| 6:04
| 800
| 2:38 | 2:30 |
Anyway, so I'm feeling pretty good. I actually think I could have ran a faster 800, but a 2:30 is fine. I ran my first lap and realized I hadn't started my watch, so I stopped, rested for 30 seconds, then ran 2 more laps in 2:30. If I'd started my watch correctly the first time, I'm sure my time would have been similar to 2:30 anyway, so no big deal/
Rotterdam (165) Bike 6 miles
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