Holy smokes, that was the all-time best run of my life. I tried to hang on to Clyde and Logan as long as possible, but their pace just kept mercilessly increasing. Those guys are freaking awesome.
Anyhow, I averaged 6:42 per mile for the 16? miles (on the sgm course) which absolutely crushes any pace for any run over 10 miles in my entire life. (I think it was about 16, I don't have my garmin with me). My previous best pace for a long run was 6:58. The last two miles I ran with Clyde and Logan were sub-6 pace. For me, that is wicked fast.
So, feeling sore yes, but I am now definitely going to try for a 2:59 marathon now. It will be tough, but I actually think it's possible for me.
I love running with those guys - but I worry that I am just dead weight, you know. Like an energy-drainer for them. I don't help set the pace, and I can hardly breathe enough to add anything to the conversation.
I am feeling a little plantar fasciitis in my left foot. Not bad, but it has been a problem in the past.
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