2007 Lewis & Clark Marathon - Week 15
Submitted by kevin on Fri, 09/21/2007 - 14:25
Another good long run. The weather was cool (55) and humidity was ok (~50%). Keeping with my plan, I ran the first 21 miles at 8:45 and then slowed. I ran with a friend from State Farm, Michael Penry, who ran with me until 21 and then went on to finish his FIRST marathon in 3:53 -- Great run Michael!
On Tuesday I went for an easy run. Even though I took the last 5 miles easy, it was still 26.2 miles and I still hurt a little. On Thursday I went for my tempo run, knocking off 5 miles at 7:45 pace fairly easily. Now I'm looking forward to 13 at marathon pace tomorrow morning.
With another good long run behind me, I am feeling confident. Now for the taper and a prayer that the weather in Chicago on Sunday, October 7 is perfect!