Met MacK, Josse, and Kevin K in Springville for a Hobble Creek run. I ran two miles (6:48 then 7:50, so there was one marathon paced mile right away) before everyone else showed so I would get 20 miles, and I was able to stretch before we left. I drove us up until 5 miles from the top then we ran up at a relaxed pace. Ave pace for five miles up approx 9 minute pace Then we hit the bathroom, ran one mile easy down and started our six mile tempo 1 - 6:51, we started faster than this then backed off, 2 - 6:49 3 - 6:43 4 - 6:46 5 - 6:28 6 - 6:45 I felt like I was holding back for all of the miles except mile 6, which had some unwelcome uphill parts. It felt like the right effort level for Ogden, conversational almost. I felt like I was walking a fine balance between pushing it and holding back. Ogdens first 8 are downhill, but not as steep as Hobble Creek, so I am thinking I should be between 6:45 and 7 minute miles, depending on the mile and how I feel. We then ran up to meet MacK and Kevin, who didn't tempo as hard as us. Josse gave me a lecture about taking the rest of the run easy :) Which I totally did. We were still in a gradual downhill so the rest of our splits were good. Josse took off with 2 miles to go and I was like, Good for her, but my legs are done! I did do some sub 7:30 miles in there, but am counting those as easy since they were downhill. I am really pleased with the run. It felt good. I think the marathon will wipe me out by the end but it should be enjoyable for the most part :) Ave pace 7:48 weight 125 first time I did an ice bath this morning after the workout. Boy was it cold!!!!!
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