Sunday, 10/24: 22 miles, 2:28:29, 6:45/mile average.
This run started at 6:15AM on the NCR Trail. Sunrise was not until about 7-7:15, so I ran most of the first hour in the dark, by moonlight. If not for a full moon, it would have been almost pitch black. I started a bit slower than I usually do for long runs, and certainly felt a bit sore early. However, it was not nearly as bad as it was earlier in the week. Overall, my Saturday rest day may have saved me. Splits:
8:41, 7:44, 7:32, 7:22, 7:18, 7:05, 7:11, 6:54, 6:48, 6:37, 6:43, 6:23, 6:24, 6:14, 6:17, 6:13, 6:19, 6:08, 6:08, 6:08, 6:10, 6:09.
Even though I started slow, I finished a lot stronger than I usually do, and netted what has become a typical result. I felt sore half way through the run, but it seemed to melt away as I pushed the pace more and more. Eventually, I just settled in and rocked the last 5 miles.
Overall, I don't feel that bad. I continue to survive.
Total weekly mileage: 79
On deck: this coming week was supposed to be an 89 mile week, I was planning on cutting 15 miles from it, but for now, I'm keeping it largely as scheduled. We'll see how it goes, one day at a time. One 22 miler to go before I start cutting back on the long runs.
Coming up: Turek House 5K and Rockville 10K.
Today: rest day, stacking the rest Saturday from last week and Monday for this week is certainly nice.
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