6:00am- Tempo Tuesday with Kam and Andy. I really didn't want to push anything today with Hobble Creek Half on Saturday. Good thing the guys are really laid back, they went with the flow and ran an easier effort today for my benefit. They are great to run with. Andy is so gifted at pacing and judging effort. He is always a consistent runner. He runs effortlessly and makes the hard efforts look easy. Kam is great for coaching and strategic planning. He gets me pumped and primed mentally to race. I appreciate his feedback and tips. Other than that, I really can't stand the two. We ran out 4.5 miles at a very nice 8:30 pace, then did a progressive 3 miles back at 7:30, 7:00, 6:30. Felt great except for a minute or so when someone brought up cupcakes. Running or not, those things make me sick! Ugh, I can't even think about them anymore without getting nauseous. Three weeks of cupcake themed get- togethers have cured me of the things. I just need to have a few chocolate get- togethers to cure that addiction, and I should be set. I'm not quite sure what to expect this Saturday. I feel ready for a PR but within reason. Beating my course PR from 2011 (1:23:45) is a good start. Beating this years PR from Des News (1:22:58) would be even better, but my all time PR of 1:22:34 would be great! Anything in the 21 range would be icing and I think within reach. SO back to the top, anything under 23:45 would be nice. See, I just have to think it through:) 42/100
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