This run was actually a little tougher than I anticipated. After 20 miles on Sunday, I expected 5 to feel easy. Guess my still-aching muscles didn't get the memo.
All in all, it was not a bad run... but it did take some time to work out the kinks. I took the first mile pretty easy (9:00), then tried to pick up my speed. Miles 2 through 5 averaged an 8:25 pace, which I'm pretty happy with at this point... especially considering how sore I still am from Sunday. Unlike my usual workouts, I allowed myself a half mile cool down - some walking, some jogging, which felt really good. I might have to do that more often.
Other than that, I did have to battle a little bit of rain, but I've decided that I need to run in the rain as often as possible between now and marathon day. There's no telling what the weather will be like on May 20th, so I'd better be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at me.
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