under a cool sun, with a gentle northern breeze. the run starts on stiff legs but feels good within a mile or so. i feel a spring in my step at 8 miles. i give my pace a little bump at 12 miles. for the last mile, i finish strong and steady, even a little faster. overall, i run 30 seconds per mile faster than last time. i am tired and stiff, but mentally i feeling good.
then: 39 miles. i am not sure i will be able to go much higher in the coming weeks.
now: 40 miles. i'm feeling like i might want to throw in an extra mile in 