Today was my first long run of this training cycle. I ran a 6 mile loop to Evanston and back. I started along Lake Michigan, which was so beautiful this morning. Sunny and 60 degrees outside. Very nice.
I was a bit sluggish the first 3 miles. I ran the first half in 36:40. Not bad, but I know ultimately I want to do better to meet my goals. So I picked up speed the second half. The scond half of the route took me through Evanston. I have commented on Evanston before. It really is a lovely town. This morning it was quiet. A few folks at Peet's having morning coffee, and reading the paper. Otherwise not a lot of folks out early in the morning.
So I ran a bit quicker through town. I finished the 6 miles in 1:08:07. That is a 11:21/mile pace. You can see I ran a negative spilt on this run. I felt tired but good at the end of the run. Glad to know my legs had some get up and go in them.
So I would give this first long run a thumbs up, with many more to go.
Charlie
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