Notes
Starting temp 69, DP 62; ending temp 82, DP 67. WInd of 5 MPH from north; pollen of ? (Pollen.com is down).
From Fletchers - ran to the Zoo and back, and then to Bethesda and back. Ran this progressive, split as first 7 miles averaging 9:14; next 7 averaging 8:00; last 7 averaging 7:10.
This felt much better than the last 21 miler, even from the start. The last few miles were a bit tough, but I'm fairly sure that was the temperature.
Breakfast was rice, hemp powder, smores, lemonade, and salted watermelon GUs - sat well. Took a Chai Latte gel at Fletchers (around mile 11).
Carried a water bottle, and had to refill at Fletchers, Bethesda, and MM 6.5 on the return. Hated to stop during the marathon pace part, but better than running myself into the ground due to dehydration.
Breathing was good - Advair 250/50 and Qvar
Wore arm-coolers and taped ankles. L/R balance was 48.4/51.6
Swapped shoes halfway through (sub-2 for first half, old Vaporflies for second half since I haven't worn those in a really long time, and will race in them next weekend.