13.46@8:56
Long run, which for this training cycle means 2 hours. 5 minute warmup, 1 hour 50 "easy" then 5 minute cool down. Had to be done earlier than usual for a Saturday to make it to Sophia's high school graduation. Out the door and running at 6:46, no stopping, big loop around Innisbrook (Belcher to Klosterman to Pinellas Trail and cut through Eniswood), then back in neighborhood with loop to finish the time.
First mile had some shoelace issues then also was feeling slugissh partly due to the mugginess. First non warm-up mile was 10:01, then got into a groove to 9:08 then rest of miles under 9:00. Looped through Conservation park for the water fountain. This place usually turns into too long of a rest stop but not today, watch running and just grab enough water to wash down gel and splashed a little on my arms to cool down.
Back out of the park and exit from Pinellas Trail for that sidewalk section with uneven slabs until finally getting to Eniswood neighborhood and finally back to Alderman. One more waterstop in Westlake with clock still running so barely a stop, just grabbing some more water.
Just enough time to get ready, drove to Tropicana field with drive good until traffic jam but still enough time to get seated before ceremony.
Finally moved Catty from old house to Palm Harbor, she was not happy at all about it but is setttling in.
Graduation dinner at Carrabas for Holly and Sophia. Tomorrow is Aubrey's confirmation and also helping out my parents finish up their move to new house. Busier than usual weekend.
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