Notes
The plan was to run MP for the race to complete the MP/Tempo miles for the week. For me, MP would be between 8:35 and 8:50 in order to get around 3:52 for a marathon.
The course is certainly net downhill from Towson to the flat Light St of Under Armour Headquarters but don't be fooled. The first three miles have significant inclines and then there are some good "bumps" along the way.
I had a solid day but not great day. Definitely worked for this one. A little cooler but very humid. Chris was going to run with me but instead took off at a 8:15 or so pace trying to beat the Baggy Bra woman. (Woman wearing ill fitted bra top that Chris picked out right away as her target)
Hafiz drove and had an easy day with pace substantially below his target and still felt good.