This Pfitzinger Marathon training program has 3 tune-up races built-in to the program (2, 4 and 6 weeks before the marathon). Each tune-up race is supposed to be between 8k-15k. I found actual races for the 4 and 6 weeks out but for today I just couldn't find one. So....I made my own. I warmed up for 2 miles and headed to my favorite running spot. I cleared Garmin Girl and restarted her and went for it. Best 10k time was 43:24 but it was .1 short so I'm thinking my best is more like 43 high or 44 low.
Mile 1: 6:55
Mile 2: 6:39
Pretty sure I was running in place around mile 2.5....didn't think I was going to be able to hold on.
Mile 3: 6:53
Mile 4: 6:51
Had one of my 8th grade violin students who runs track set-up to meet me for the last 2.2 miles. He is a 5:45 miler so I figured he could hang on under 7s for 2 miles.
Mile 5: 6:50
Mile 6: 6:42
Last .2: 1:20
FINISH TIME: 42:18
Holy toledo. So happy that these tired legs held on! 65 miles last week and 34 so far this week (43 including the 9 today) and I have 18 on the plan for tomorrow.
Boy, oh boy, what fun to run a PR on a Saturday morning 10k....I even made myself nervous. I love racing the clock. Take that Garmin Girl!
Happy Saturday!!!!!
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