11.29 total w/ 7 at 6:42 average pace. This morning was slightly more bearable than yesterday, which was a good thing since I had a tougher run planned. Plan was supposed to be 5-8 miles at goal marathon pace, which I'm hoping would be a 6:52. Today was actually "choose your workout" day, with the choices being 3 X 2 tempo intervals, hill training, or 5-8 miles at marathon goal pace. Warmed up 2 easy miles with Jenny. She was doing 4 X 1 @ 7:01 pace, so we ran together for that first mile, then once she finished that mile I went ahead. I wasn't sure what I would be up for but I bargained to do at least 5 miles, and then maybe more if I could. It was hard but I was able to keep going as I approached 5 miles and told myself one more mile, two times. I finally had to follow through with my promises and stop at 7 miles. I wanted to end on a high note. Splits: 6:58, 6:51, 6:36, 6:43, 6:43, 6:33, 6:27 I was pretty hot after the last mile and fortunately ended at the water fountain on the golf course which has some very cold and refreshing water. Then I ran back home at a relatively easy pace. Glad that's all over with! Overall I felt better today than I did yesterday.
Average pace: 7:21 PM - did Wii yoga routine again tonight
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