Today was my last long run before the April 20th 119th running of the Boston Marathon. I was looking to have a good run to build confidence in the training that I have put in the last 15 weeks. In doing so I ended up running 20 miles in 2:18:44, which equals out to a 7:01/mi overall average on a super hilly course. If you think I'm kidding check out the profile and elevations on the map my run link below. This was definitely a run that my mental toughness was on cue and did not waver. Some people were not to happy today with me because we did run faster than we usually do but it was necessary for me to be able to go into Boston on a high note on a course that definitely challenges Boston's if not hillier.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/662581024
Miles went like this: 7:17, 7:31, 7:27, 7:21, 7:10, 7:07, 6:25, 6:42, 6:20, 6:37, 6:59, 6:57, 6:53, 6:52, 6:30, 7:29, 7:10, 7:05, 7:21, 7:21
Overall a very successful workout! I felt good at the end unlike the 22 miler or any of last years long runs. I did have one 20 miler last year at 7:01 average pace but really struggled the last 2 miles of it. Then it was off to Jacob's first soccer game and then back home to his 6th Birthday party with friends. Man it was a busy day from 6am to 5 pm!
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