Notes
DP and temp of 68. Run from Fletchers down Towpath and then up Rock Creek to Pierce Mill; then back down Rock Creek, continuing down to MLK memorial. Then went back past Lincoln Memorial and up Rock Creek to Capital Crescent, running up to the ending point of the bridge before turning and jogging back home. Ran with group for first 7, paired off with Jessica for next 4, then soloed the rest.
Took 2 gels -- one about an hour in, the second at 1:45.
Averaged 7:45 pace for 18 miles. Held 8:00-8:15 pace for most, then dropped to 7:30 pace for 2.5 miles, 7:20 for a bit under 2 miles, 6:50 pace for ~2.5 miles up Cap Crescent, and 6:20 for final .25 push up hill. Had watch screen turned off the whole time, so just ran of of feel and practiced mental relaxation/disassociation techniques.