When I woke up this morning my quads were tight from yesterdays long run with Kory. The first 12 miles or so were a pretty good decline so I could feel it. I had already pre-paid for today's race as part of the city series so I decided to see what my foot could handle in a faster pace. I ran just over 5 miles to the start line in an easy 7:28 pace. I had some time to talk to a few people before the start and got a drink. This course is very hilly with some good climbing the first 2 miles or so and it was a warm day with the sun shining bright. Here are the splits: 1. 6:48 (some flat, then uphill) 2. 7:27 (all uphill) 3. 6:21 (rolling, then downhill) 4. 6:10 (downhill, then flat) 5. 6:40 (flat, then uphill) 6. 6:41 (uphill, then flat) .2 1:19 (6:35 pace) I finished in 6th place overall and did not push really hard, especially after yesterday's run. I feel good about the splits and my foot is just fine. I ran back home to get in 16.27 miles for the day.
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