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20.2 miles

a few logs ago, id suggested that biking will get me tired and slow me down. Would it work ? we'll have to try it. In the meantime, consider yesterday's run a solution. Here is the recipie of how to get me tired and slow me down:

1. 4 miles pre-group run @ 9 min per mile.
2. Alma loop (12.2 miles)
3. another 4 miles on the trail at Sissie's pace !!

My original plan did not include Alma, but my group told me that this is the plan for today... it did not take much persuasion. It took us only 53:40 to the bridge and 49:15 back around the lake, with a 3:30 minutes break in between. At a sub-8:30 average pace (!), this is my fastest Alma *ever*, thus the real fast guys were more than half a mile ahead of me.

Last came the final four. I could barely keep up with Sissie for three miles. In the last mile I dragged myself back at a 10:30 pace. Sissie took off, looking fresh and happy like it was her first four miles for the day. In fact, she was just finishing her 19 miles run ! way to go !!

posted by Arnon @ 5:58 PM