10 Mile Simulated Race - Happy Labor Day (posted 9/14)

Today we ran a 10 mile simulated race on the trail. G wanted us to go through a pre-race routine and then start together to do the 10 mile loop on the trail. I did about a 1.25 mile warmup and then did the drills. I ran over the bathroom and "dropped a deuce" and then headed over to the start line. My legs were still kind of tired from going so hard on Saturday, but I wanted to do well anyway. I started out fast and wanted to build on that pace throughout. I felt strong and finished strong. I was able to grab water at the dam, under I-35 and then near AHS without taking too much time. My water stops in Chicago will be a lot faster.

I wanted to keep my HR in the 140s near my marathon pace, but it jumped into the 150s during the climb up Riverside and never came down. It was in the 160s the last 5 miles. I need it to be in the 140s during the marathon to have any chance of qualifying. I think I can achieve that with cooler temps, a flat course, and a well rested body.

Splits - 7:23, 7:31, 7:20, 7:35, 7:30, 7:25, 7:33, 7:20, 7:13, 7:22

Stats - 10.1 Miles/1:14:53/7:25 pace
AHR - 158
MHR - 172