One more reminder that I do better at a decent pace than at a semi-jog (the "Run faster, foo'" rule). Did a 5-mile progression run, my last run at any speed before the race, and felt much better once I got warmed up and got up to about a 9:00 pace. Ended up at MP+10, maybe a little faster, over the last 0.75. Getting pummeled at work, as Ginny is having early contractions and has stayed home all week. Which makes me wonder what it's going to be like once she's on full maternity leave (which for all I know, may have begun this week). Am I going to have the strength to train like I need to train and work that hard every day? We shall see. Anyway, a brief RR tomorrow and then the 20K. | 