If I could order weather for Boston, today's weather on my run would be it. It was 45 degrees when I started with about a 10MPH wind out of the East. I decided to wear my Boston clothes and do a nice MP run/dress rehearsal. Had on my shorts, singlet, and gloves. I ran on the rail trail, as I didn't want my footsies to get too sore this close to race day (nice and cushy). The few people I passed (walkers, bike riders, people on horseback, and 1 runner were all dressed for winter. I'm sure they were thinking i was nuts to be out there in shorts and singlet :). Everything felt great from the start. I was surprised that my first split was so fast (the first 4 miles are gradually uphill, and I usually take it pretty easy to warm up the tight muscles). I ran out to the 7 mile mark and back. I carried 2 small bottles of Gatorade on my fuel belt, and only ate one Jolly Rancher (watermelon). It'll be nice to run without that fuel belt in Boston. I tried to keep the HR between 140 and 150 for the first 13 miles, and then gave it a good kick for the last mile. It's such a confidence booster for me to have something left for that last mile!
I believe this is my fastest non-race 13+ mile training run ever. I hope this indicates that I'm ready to PR at Boston!
Splits: 7:22,7:18,7:33,7:31,7:07,7:13,7:52,7:15,7:56,7:53,7:10,7:26,7:19,6:47 HR: 146,146,144,147,144,137,144,139,143,147,138,143,144,151 AP: 7:25 AHR: 145 I hope all my running buddies have a wonderful Easter - no matter how you celebrate!
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