Thursday (6.14.07)

Run:
18.00 miles

8:44 + 8:20 + 8:21 + 8:11 + 8:11 + 8:07 + 3:22 + (2:32 for H20) + 8:33 + 8:36 +

8:14 + 8:16 + 7:58 + 8:00 + 3:15 + (1:53 for H20) + 8:16 + 8:07 + 7:50 + 7:56 +

7:36 + 1:36

Total Time: 2:32:06
Running Time: 2:27:41
Diff: 4:25
Pace: 8:12/m

Trainers: 154.92
Flats: 14


Fantastic run. Once again I have completely suprised myself. Not that I didnt think I had it in me, but I just didnt expect it to come out as it did. Quick rundown. Started REALLLY easy at an 8:44. Dropped that quick to an 8:20. Never went sub 8 on the first 6.4 but felt "ok". Didnt really find a groove until the end of the first lap. At mile 3 it finally started raining. I could see it in the distance and knew it was gonna happen. Once it started it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. Actually felt really good. (other than the soggy shoes and socks) By the time I hit mile 6 it had stopped and by the time I got to 7.4 it was already drying up and getting hot again. The humidity lately has been almost unbearable. Then again... its REALLY helped me w/ hydration. Its either stay hydrated or walk home. Never felt tired the entire time. Got done w/ the second lap at 12.8 miles, spent < than 2 minutes grabbing more Gatorade Endurance and was off. Almost ran ALL sub 8s from 12.8 on. Decided to do the 5 mile course to hit 17.8 and did .2 in front of the house to get 18. By the time I got to 15.8 there was a big black wall of clouds heading my direction w/ lightning and all. :( Didnt start raining until I got home :D Completely happy. Felt strong strong strong.
I am slightly worried about peaking early for Placid. These great workouts are awesome but worry me because they are soo great. I start to get the mentality of where can I go from here? I guess its possible im going to continue to get faster and longer. Ha. :)

_Jacob_