Group run - Central Park

Sometimes before our Tuesday run's we will have "Mission Moments." This is when someone from the group explains why they decided to be a part of Team in Training. Tonight's moment reminded me of why I am doing this. I have a lose connection to the cause. My sister in-law's father has lymphoma, but I actually didn't even know that until after I signed up. I signed up because I wanted to do something to help out my fellow human. The woman that spoke tonight signed up because her cousin had lymphoma. He passed away last Tuesday. I teared up during her talk. I thought of Brian, her cousin during my run. I hope that my efforts help ease the pain of at least one person, whether the money is to help provide care, or to save a life - i just want to help.

To the workout -

6 miles (the central park loop). Pacing once again on the agenda. Starting at 90th street on the EAst side, We headed north for a little over a mile at our marathon pace. At 110th street we were instructed to pick up our speed and run at our 1/2 Marathon pace. At 72nd street (west) - we were instructed to go as fast as we could at a pace we believed we could maintain for the remaining 2 miles.

6 miles
54 minutes
overall pace - 9 minutes

1st mile - 9:35 pace
NExt 2.5 miles - 8:43
Last 2.5 miles - 8:58 pace

oops. last 2.5 miles did involve Cat Hill - but no excuses.