15 All Black (5 easy / 5 marathon pace / 5 easy) - Average pace overall = 8:01 first 5 @ easy (8:59, 8:03, 7:53, 7:58, 8:12) average pace of section = 8:13
second 5 @ marathon pace (7:36, 7:38, 7:27, 7:44, 7:49) average pace of section = 7:40 which equals 3:21 marathon pace. third 5 @ easy (8:12, 8:09, 7:54, 8:13, 8:17) average pace section = 8:11 Ruthie (by design.. tough love) had us do the MP section through a rather hilly section of Riverside drive coming off the Nickel Bridge and then onwards to the Lee Bridge. Temps were starting to rise and dew point was near 70. Not the easiest running conditions. All pace zones were right where I wanted them. Numerous times in the opening 5.. I made myself back away knowing the hills were coming. Even started to mow some All Blacks down during the final easy 5 miles through Bryan Park. Im somewhat surprised with the results.. after my lack luster performance on Tuesday and Thursday.. I totally thought this run would be more difficult than it was. After the run.. last years coach Scott comes up to me with a huge high 5 and says "Solid Brother!! Well done!! " Very happy with my performance. Crash
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