Finally took a look at my splits this morning. Ouch, caramba.
mile 1 :7.51
2 :7.36
3 :8.16
4 :7.41
5 :8.05
6 :8.03
7 :8.12
8 :7.58
9 :7.57
10 :8.02
11 :8.03
12 :8.33
13 :9.00
14 :9.30
15 :9.26
16 :10.20
17 :10.20
18 :12.13
19 :11.24
20 :10.41
21 :11.19
22 :11.43
23 :11.47
24 :11.12
25 :10.50
26.2 :12.31
I guess what surprised me was that I dropped so fast so quick. I always thought that no matter what, I would be able to still grind out 10 minutes miles, even when pretty pooped, but by mile 16, I already dropped below that pace. I guess I have some new found respect for the marathon after yesterday, Lesson learned....
Anyhow, good thing I did not run in Chicago, sounds like it was even worse there. 10.000 people did not even bother starting, and they closed the course half way through the marathon because of the heat. Granted, they were dealing with temperatures in the high eighties while we were struggling through low eighties, but it took its toll here as well.
So we are spending a free day in Minneapolis today, hanging out at out breakfast joint, and what would you have it, today's weather is perfect for running. Dry, crisp, cool fall weather. The man upstairs has a sick sense of humor....
Posted by vana0047 at October 8, 2007 01:11 PM