I am not sure why I pick windy days for my long runs but thats how it worked out that way again today. I started out relaxed and easy 8:17,8:13,8:04 keepingwith my plan getting it done 8:10,8:12,8:20 and more wind just glad it wasnt too cold or rainy. Getting out toward Riverton 8:19,8:07,8:06. turning and hooking up with the trail 7:51,7:33. From there I made my mind up to get some tempo in going by feel 7:06,6:59 I camr across Kelli and chatted a min then back on my way hoping to take the tempo through to almost the end 6:33,6:40 I was not taxing myself too much at this point which is a real bolster to my confidence. Keeping it fast yet relaxed 6:21,6:28 let up a little 7:15,7:08 then solid finish for the last mile 6:54 and last .5 7:19 pace,Overall it turned out to be a good solid run with some positive feedback as to how my finess level and overall ability to run and hold faster paces for more sustained distance and through some level of fatigue. total averages 20.5 miles @7:31 pace
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