This run went better than I could have imagined: 240 laps at MAFC, at least 3 miles at something approximating MP. I broke it into two-mile segments again for hydration purposes, changed shirts once and headbands once, and it worked. The glute behaved itself for the most part, although the last four miles were not real comfortable. Still maintained sub-9 pace all the way to the end and averaged 8:28. I could have gone longer, too, but thought it would adversely affect my runs for the rest of the week if I did so. I hope to get in a 60-mile week in spite of the trip to Branson. | 