My plan was to run 8 at a pace that was better than easy but not too hard. I ended up putting in a pretty hard effort for what was probably a bit more than 7 miles. I think it was the strong start, and I just kind of kept rolling through the run. Out Tracyton Beach Road and back, in hindsight I should have went a bit further but my markers are off, I think. There's a few hills on the start and finish of the run, but a good flat stretch where I was able to push to keep up a pace. A good run mentally for me. Legs a little sore, but nothing bad and they were loose by the end. I did feel winded by the last two miles, so it was a good workout. About 51 minutes. Now a few easy days, some miles on Saturday, and the Port Gamble trails half marathon Sunday morning. I figure it will be more of a training run, not a race for a time. | 