Start time: 9/18/10, 7:00am
Location: Washington DC
Distance: 12 miles
Average pace: 10:14min/mile
Total Miles For September: 26 miles
Total Miles For 2010: 491 miles

It was a small group this Saturday—just me, Dave, and Ben—but in some ways that ended up working to our advantage. We ran a 6-mile loop around the Capitol and then back along the Mall, and dropped Ben off once we got back to the start point. Then, Dave and I tackled another 6-miler along Hains Point, the Tidal Basin, and Independence Avenue. It was a good run; we picked up the pace a bit for the second half, although I know Dave was feeling it (last week he got up to 9 miles, and he’s getting ready for the Baltimore Half Marathon next month) but he pushed through well. Even with the walk breaks it was a respectable enough run. Not as strong as the 12-miler in Sag Harbor last month, but still not bad at all. And I’m happy the second half was the stronger one. It’s one of the things I’ve missed about running with Dave, even if one of us isn’t feeling it we keep the other one moving.

Oh, we also ended up running through part of the Run! Geek! Run! 8k while in Hains Point, which was amusing. Love the name of the race! And everyone who was still out on the course at that point (it had started about half an hour earlier) seemed in great spirits.

Tried a new gel, Honey Stinger. Who knew someone could actually make a banana or chocolate flavored gel actually taste good? I am amazed. I will order some.

Most importantly? Gorgeous day outside. Loving this weather.

(10:05, 10:48, 10:32, 10:42, 10:44, 10:45, 10:22, 10:03, 9:55, 9:40, 9:54, 9:11)