Notes
Plan as to do 21k with last 8k at HM pace (4:05). Left SI joint wasn't feeling the greatest this morning and I could feel it during the first few kms and after the run. Might be an alignment issue. The easy portion of the run felt pretty comfortable although I could feel some tiredness setting in around 10-11K. Stopped for water at around 8K. It was windy out, mostly from the east and south so the first 4K of the HM pace portion were pretty much into the wind. Was .working really hard to hit pace the first couple of kms but just couldn't with the wind. Took a GU 2K in and by the halfway mark wasn't feeling so bad but had resigned myself to coming up short on goal pace. However my body responded well with the wind behind me and I was able to continue pushing right to the end. Still had a tiny gear left in the last km and was able to finish it strong in 3:55 making my overall pace right on target. The effort was very tough and I'm still not sure I can hold it for anywhere near 21K but my body held up ok and fitness seemed to be there as I never came close to redlining nor bonking.