One last tempo run before the marathon, shorter distance. Goal was 4 @ 6:33 plus warm up and cool down. The temperature was similar to what is forecast for Sunday (mid 40's for the low), but hopefully it won't be as breezy. Jenny and I warmed up together. About a mile into the run I said out loud that I could run in this (referring to the wind). Just then, a gust of wind came up to remind me that I should keep my mouth shut. Felt pretty good on the warm up (about two miles), then got going on the tempo. First mile went pretty well, except for the garbage truck pulling out in front of me. Turned around just after the end of the first mile and was into the wind for the next mile and a half (about), so second mile was a little bit slower. For the final mile I was running with the wind, and I was excited about finishing , so that mile was faster than the rest.
Splits were: 6:32, 6:34, 6:30, 6:19 Met back up with Jenny just as she was finishing her 800's, so we ran back home together for the cool down.
Average pace: 7:32
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