8 km: free run loop into town and back

This morning I did a loop run into Starbucks and back.  I didn't take my phone or GPS. I just did a free run with the clothing I am thinking of wearing for the marathon. It was a great paced run with a lot of sweat. The temperature was fine but it was rather humid.

22.5 km: A great pace for 14, a relaxed 8.5.

Today I ran 22 km. It was 26 C and sunny at the end. The first 14 km or so went very well, my pace and energy levels were great. The Sun really started to heat the day and this slowed me down a bit plus I just backed off the pace some because I want to do a 16-18 km or so run on Sunday before starting a week long taper before the Two Bear Marathon.

8.1 km: Easy eight

Today I ran 8.1 km. I took it easy today because the heat seemed worse than it actually was (not that it was good) and I want to do a middle distance run tomorrow morning at a good pace.

13.2 km: Very good

This morning I ran a high paced 13.2 km run.  I did the first 8 km or so by running loops and then did the rest on local roads.  It was a bit cooler (23C) and less humid (not still not great). This was the type of run that makes me feel good about where I am with running right now.

6.1 km: Up the pace

Today I ran 6.1 km. This shorter but up tempo run was due in part to a busy week day and in part by not getting out the door sooner.

Decent run overall.

32.2 km: Steady rain and run

This morning I ran 32.2 km. It was my last long distance run before my first fall marathon in two weeks.  I was a bit worried going into the run as my last few runs have not been good at all.

It turned out the run was great. It helped a lot it was cooler (21C) and that there was a steady rain and a cooling wind. The goal heading into this run was to run at a steady pace. I did just that and even picked up the pace slightly for the last 8 miles or so when I could tell the run was going well. It was the fastest of my three 32.2 km (~20 mile) runs this training cycle.

4 km run (Saturday)

Yesterday afternoon I ran 4 km. It was a bad run. The humidity was high and my son had just forced me to take him to the ice cream shop. It's possible I had too much ice cream before this run.