21 miles in 2:54:35
fast finish long run at Stone Mountain. Ran easy for 11 mi. Then attempted race pace for the next 9 mi. Splits were 7:37, 7:55, 7:38, 7:42, 8:08, 7:42, 7:47, 7:48 for an avg of 7:47. Target was 7:27. Felt good for most of the run. Tried not to strain but run hard. Was straining the last pace mile so I shut it down at 20. Recovery cool down pace for the final mile. Some burning sensation in the left SI/IT connection in the later stages of the run. Form broke down a little about halfway through the pace miles. Had to concentrate to stay relaxed in the stride and keep form. Wasn't entirely successful for long stretches.
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