Drove up the canyon then ran a mile warm up up about 1.2 past the start of the USG 10K. Started my tempo down the canyon. I felt surprisingly fresh today. Finished my tempo out by canyon view middle school. 10 miles in 58:59 and it is great to have it in the bank. I tried to run very relaxed and really didn't think I should run any faster than 6min pace to start out. Anyhow I ran a 5:45 first mile and it felt too easy. I tried to back off a little but I guess I just couldn't because I kept hitting them and a couple even faster. Hit first 10K in 35:40. Miles 8, 9 &10 got more difficult as the grade leveled a little. Splits were: 5:45, 5:42, 5:45, 5:39, 5:45, 5:47, 5:53, 6:05, 6:20, 6:13 Seemed like it took me forever to make it back home and I was pretty wiped out.
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