I left with the little A girls at 6:45. We went to the baseball complex (2 slow miles) where they played in the sand and on the swings. I did 4 quick miles running laps around the park. 6:45, 6:46, 6:41 and 7:14. The fourth one was slower cuz it was a mini cooldown mile. The laps are flat/rolling like the last 8 of TOU. By the time I finished, there was just enough time to get the girls gathered and home before dark. I'm going to go hard next weekend. I've been debating whether to ride the canyon fast, or shoot for a more even pacing plan throughout. It may be a mistake, but I'm going to head out at 6:45 pace for the first 18 and then see how long I can hold on. I've looked at splits from several bloggers, and they follow this pattern. I think/hope the game plan is a solid one. I think I'm physically capable, and the trick will be holding on mentally. 13 tomorrow morning with Spencer. We'll hit legacy and run from mile 6 to Farmington, then come back. Ahh, taper. My wife will be so happy. | 