Great morning for running. It was mid-40's but windy. I am 4 weeks from the marathon so want to get a couple of more long runs in and today planned on going 22. When I started out I didn't feel the best so thought I might be in for a struggle but even though I didn't feel great I was able to cruise along pretty good. I started off easy and then at the turn around I started picking up the pace on the way back. I ran the last 5 miles at 7:30 or faster. Another thing that I wanted to do today was try to get used to taking Gels for the race. I planned on taking 3 to see how my stomach reacted. No problem on the first one. The second one my stomach got a little quezy and the third was even worse. It might have been because I just got up and ran this morning and didn't have any food in my stomach. Anyway, I don't think it will be a problem with the race but I am always on the edge of getting sick with Gels. 2:50:55 (7:46 avg)
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