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May 24, 2005, 6:30pm: New Mile Markers Make for Longer Run.
| GOAL: |
5 miles |
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| LOCATION: |
Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri
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| CONDITIONS: |
74° and sunny, some wind |
| RESULTS: |
5 miles |
TIME: 53:40
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PACE: 10:44/mile
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| TOTAL TRAINING MILES TO DATE (walking & running): 171 miles |
Mile Markers at Forest Park:
The St. Louis Track Club decided to paint in their official mile markers, based on GPS info, and the trail I train on is actually 5.65 miles. Damn! I thought it was 6.2 miles this whole time! Well, that means my pace isn't as good as I thought, and I actually have to run further than before. But, that's ok. I'd rather know that now than a week before the marathon.
The Run
Compared to yesterday, the run was incredible. I was just not wanting to run at all yesterday, but today my body was loosened up and relaxed. And with the temps being 10° cooler, I didn't need any water until Mile 4. I had only packed two water bottles onto my water belt, and I ran the whole 5 miles nonstop.
| THOUGHTS: |
I guess the wear and tear from last Saturday's 12-miler needed some loosening up yesterday, which made for a better run today. |
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