Tonight I acknowledged my fitness upfront, and started two laps of the Gimblett Loop intent on walking two minutes each half mile, hoping to complete them comfortably and at something close to a five-hour marathon pace (11:26/mile). I covered the ten miles in 1:48:34, with splits of 11:26, 11:33, 11:04, 10:59, 10:26, 11:13, 11:08, 10:52, 10:19, and 9:34. Every step felt good.
My blood sugar was at 107 fifteen minutes before I began. I ate a package of Gu, and then packages at 3.5 and seven miles. It was at 145 when I finished. I had not taken a shot of long-term insulin (Levemir) since 9:30 a.m. Central, which might explain the rise. Also, I suspect my carelessness with both bottles during my five-day, San Antonio trip might have compromised their contents. I will forego the pre-run Gu package before my next long effort.
I am pretty sure I have never broken 20 minutes for two miles that included eight minutes of walking (as I did my final two). I was strong tonight, a rarity, and pleasing.
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