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Base Week 1 - Wednesday - 6 Mile Run

AM: 6 mile run, easy intensity.

Course: Richmond Ave/Staten Island Mall Course (slightly hilly).

Overall Time: 56:52 (9:29 min.mile pace).

Weather: Light rain, Very warm, light wind.


Started this run at 4:50 in the morning as the rain woke me up pretty early today. The run felt great! The rain was actually nice as the temperature was quite warm for this time of year.

The bike that I planned for today might be a quiestion mark as I need to repair the rear brakes on my mountain bike with parts that my bike shop doesn't have. If the bike doesn't go, I might either run again or swim at night, or take the rest of the day off.

For the week: 3000 meters of swimming, 10 miles of cycling, and 11 miles of running.

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