Strong progression run to MP + 8%, then seven strides at nearly 9 mph. Nine would have been an all-out sprint a year ago, maybe six months ago. Tonight it just felt strong, like I might put in a mid-race surge. Could have gone farther -- or faster -- without much difficulty. I added in a mile and a half of the run I skipped last night, and will probably do the same for three other runs this week. Took me 75:50 to go 8.5. Sub-76 used to be a good 7 miles for me, then 7.5, then 8. In the half at Conway, it was probably my 9.5 split. Hopefully it will be my 9.5 split in Memphis.
Twelve days and counting... | 