Drove the 5 minutes to Lynn/Nahant Beach yesterday to run the 30k. The weather actually turned out to be pretty good for running, given the wind held off. I really didn't change anything eating or hydrating wise. Got up at 7am drank a cup of coffee, ate two pop tarts and drove over. I proceeded to register, eat 2 bananas and drink one small bottled water, hit the porta john 10 minutes before the start and felt ready to go. Really didn't warm up much, maybe 5-10 minutes of easy jogging. My plan was to go through the 10mile @ 1:15 (7:30pace) and see how I felt. I took a look at my watch at 5 miles, was right on pace and I hit the 10 mile at 1:14, and felt strong. This was a tune up run for Manchester, I worked on even pacing and hitting the water stops for gatorade/water. I didn't use any gels (because I didn't have any). This course was all up and down and turns so I think it beat you up a bit, I picked it up over the last 5 miles and passed a few people, but my legs were feeling it. I am pleased with the result and have a pretty good guage on my fitness level. I'll hit a 20 miler this weekend and get some long slow distance in.
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