Long run. Set a PR for longest run ever. Drove out to Audobon and did a Big City Loop, tacking on a few loops around Audobon after. I wanted to run fairly steady through 10, then pick it up a little through 18, then 4-5 miles at MP and a cool down mile at steady pace.
First 10 progressed from 7:08 to 6:18, averaging 6:32.
The next 8 averaged 6:09.
Stopped at my car to switch to marathon flats, then 18-22 were in 5:33, 5:42, 5:42, 5:39. Finished 23 in 6:17. Averaged 6:14 for the whole thing. Aside from some chocolate on the way to Audobon, I only took water during the run and there was no bonk. I'm happy with that.
I started too fast on the MP section, but then 5:39-5:42 felt decent. I have plans to work a little more at MP, because right now it feels odd. It's right at the break where I want to push my footstrike forward, so I'm not sure whether to toe up or keep back on my heels. Keeping on my heels might save my calves a beating.
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