It's been a few years since I ran this loop and I remember                                                   
the last time it was painful. It was 12.4 miles and 30%
longer than last Sat's run. Therefore, there was some                                                   
trepidition. Once I started, however, I kept reminding
myself of how Victor (a la Pavel) run (low intensity) and of                                                 
my own reason to do it, i.e., to enjoy.                                                                      

I learnt my lesson and had water before and twice during the                                                 
course. Water stops didn't take much time but it felt sluggish
as the relaxing muscles unwillingly went back to work.                                                                                                

The 2nd half was done at a much more pleasant 6io pace than                                                  
9io or 8io. And I frequently scanned my body and took care                                                   
to engage the glutes more and tax the calves and feet as little                                                   
as possible. Three years of weight-lifting made my core
strong and the glutes were tireless. I had good energy in
the second half. Overall, I finished in two hours at 8:00am.                                                 

The 17oz standard plastic bottle was so light and I decided                                                  
to just carry it in my runs. I could fill it up at water holes and
drink right there. This way, I have a measure of how much to
hydrate. Between stations, I might not need to carry water,                                                  
especially when they are only five miles apart. Maybe I can                                                  
even get away with something smaller. I can put it in a                                                      
holder and there'd still be room for some kitkat.                                                            

Back in the house, I still had the energy to wash clothes 
and do yoga. But around 10:30am, sitting at a coffee shop to                                                 
write, I felt hot and sore, nothing alarming. Thank You!