Boise, ID 6:30am It was time to another long run so instead of mapping out a long course, I just did the regular MWF loop three times. The first lap was with Randy and we dialed down our normal pace to the 8:10 - 8:20 range. Lap two was in the 8:20s. Lap three was, of course the hard one and my pace fluxuated between 8:35 and 9:00. I think it's the fastest 20-miler I've done so far. I did take short (under 5 minute) breaks inbetween laps to grab a drink and much on a Powerbar. On my first lap I carried a water bottle and stashed it under a tree. I drank half of it on lap two. On lap three it was just my luck that the sprinklers were on, so I got soaked trying to get to the bottle. After the run I hosed off and jumped in the pool, then took a nap. I wish I could take a day off work every time I go long.
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