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Long Tempo Run at Williams

October 17, 2010 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Comments:
Ran with the Williams guys out Ingraham from the New Ashford Motor Inn Parking lot. The first couple miles were way too fast, and uphill. After we crested the top, most of the guys stopped to pee and tie their shoes while a handful of us kept running. We slowed down after that, and I was relieved to hear other alumni commenting how ridiculous they thought the pace had been. Started to pick it up again on the flat part coming back, moving up from group to group. Pushed hard on the uphill and caught up to a bunch of guys, then caught even more on the subsequent downhills with I ran all-out, flying toward home. Got back to the van feeling strong, having passed all but 2 of the guys on the long run as far as I know. 6:10 overall, and certainly more like low to mid 5s on the downhill and perhaps in the beginning. Felt amazing to be back with my teammates, hanging of for dear life, and having a blast.