Notes
First long run in awhile. Started from the duck pond with Kinsey, Dani, Dot, Jen, Cally, and Melissa (the latter three had a shorter out-and-back). We ran on the trail for a bit before hitting the hilly dirt roads. Finished with a lap around the duck pond.
Felt smooth. Took off with Kinsey around the fifth mile, but ended up settling into a rhythm further behind her. Thought I was fading near the end, but Kevin had me at a 6:05 mile down Sheldon Rd with a few miles to go. I couldn't believe it...the pace felt stinted and manageable -- I thought I was running 7:00 pace! Lots of lonely miles as the gap between Kinsey (ahead) and Dani/Dot (behind) grew. Felt mentally engaged, though. Legs aren't feeling very beat up afterward, either.
Iced legs with TheraPearl packs later in the morning.
Ice: 15:00
LR route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6975466