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7/25/2009

8:00 AM

7 mi

37:51

5:25 mi

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74 F
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Things went dramatically better than expected today. Was planning on just building through, half tempo, half race mentality. Wanted to focus on getting out slower so I could make it through the entire thing. Weather felt warm even though dramatically cooler than last year. Mile splits were 5:53, 5:00, 5:25, 5:20, 5:38, 5:37, 4:56. First mile wasn't nearly as far back from the leaders as expected. Passed by the girls shortly after the top of the hill. 2nd mile was the easiest 5:00 I can recall running ever. Ended up pretty much running even pace with the lead ladies the majority of the last 6 and change miles. Hills were a bit tough, last half hurt because it was essentially a long run and a tempo. Felt terrible on miles 5 and 6 but closed it off hard because I had an augie guy still on me with less than a mile and a half to go and wanted to kick down the noobs and couple chicks in front of me that I could. Strong last mile but I've got a long ways to go. At least I put a good minute and a half on the augie dude by the time he finished. Quads, IT bands and right calf just trashed from the downhills. Foot was a bit sore for a few hours, then loosened up later at night.

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