Notes
Crazy good run. Going up to 93 today so had to get out in the a.m. to get my 8 miler in. Temp was close to 70 when I left, high 70s by the time I finished, but sun was beating down and it felt much hotter in the sun.
Run felt great. My legs were strong the whole way, never flagged, which is a major development. My breathing was solid the whole way too, if a little more labored than ideal for an "easy" run. The reason why became clear when I finished and saw my pace. I actually sped up during the course of the run because my final time would equate to 10:35 pace but my first mile was definitely slower than that.
This was a great pre-Broad St. Run. If I can do 8 miles at 10:35 pace and end strong, no reason I can't go 10:30 for 10. Woot.
I had two waffles and some water before leaving, plus one shot blox. During the run I drank Gatorade but didn't eat anything. May go that way for Broad St.
Best of all, that hip tweak that I had yesterday was nonexistent today.
Great, confidence inducing run. I am ready for Broad Street!