Notes
Pleasant cool AM, light west wind that picked up a bit towards the end, but that was good as the sun was getting just a touch warm in the last miles. Ran 2 mile loop, did not think to start watch, then quickly stopped home to take off layers as I was overdressed. Then went back out for 20 (splits recorded above are only the 20). Average of first 6 is 10:16, average of last 10 is 9:05 and average of only the last 6 is 8:38. Average of only the 20 is 9:37.
I was tired going out today as I ran yesterday's run a little too fast and also finished up about 1 PM, so about 16 hours recovery instead of 23-24, for whatever difference that makes. Goal was only to average around 10:00 if I could, and even if it was only 10:20, I would be content. Looks like I picked up a bit on several miles in the middle and then at about 14 miles into the 20, or 16 miles overall, I started picking up quite a bit. Next to last mile was mostly slightly uphill, and it shows. Last mile was very good though!
I did not feel horrible, tho did not feel all that good either. Probably good practice for ending the marathon and tried to bear that in mind. I had a smoothie before going, then 2 Amphipod bottles of Heed (1 scoop each) 1/2 bottle at 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5. Took a total of 3 Hammer electrolyte pills w/this. Brought a gel but had no more water and was somewhat thirsty by 15 when I would have taken it, so skipped it. Walked (off the clock) when finding a way from Pilgrim to Wisconsin Ave, probably like 5 minutes, as it took me off my route, and also briefly by the library, also off the clock, as I looked for a bubbler. Debated stopping at gas station and buying a bottle of water but did not want to take any more time and did not feel THAT bad, had about 5.5 to go.