Notes
This was planned as a 20 mile run, but I had an urge to reach 70 miles this week so it changed the plan to 22 miles. My run was actually a bit longer than 22 (probably 22.7) but my garmin mysteriously shut itself off just prior to mile 3. I don't know how long it was off but I estimate about 0.50 to 0.75 miles. When I turned it back on, it showed about 2 miles so I just pressed start to continue from that distance; this never happened before and the battery was 60+ percent before the run. I appended two miles by doing a loop around the College of NJ campus during each of my two 9 mile "Ewing" loops. In the later miles if I felt I shouldn't reach for 22, I could have easily cut out the loop and simply done 20. The first 1/2 mile on most of my runs has been uncomfortable because of my left knee. It is sore and my stride is not even until it warms/loosens up. Knowing this would be my longest run of the year so far, and my longest week ever, I didn't push the pace. I ran at a relaxed pace and enjoyed listening to three hours of the audiobook Micro. My heart rate was low for the duration of the run and I didn't spend much effort. Good run, and good weather to boot.