First Hammergel before we started left me dry heaving, and I was pretty sure it was going to end up on top of the wrapper at the bottom of the trash barrel. Not a good sign to start. But, as the run began, things clicked. I managed 3 more fuelings at mile 5, 10, 15 without puking (good)! In fact, the warmer it got, the better it tasted (go figure). The last half was a strong negative split, and I had more left! What a great feeling :-) last three miles at race pace without really trying. My worst problem is a blister that has reformed on my left foot. No big deal, I can run through that kind of pain. Thanks, Rick and Karen for supporting me on this run! It wouldn't have been such a success without you--your pacing (Rick) and water stops (Karen)! Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 743 ft Location: Blue Springs, MO Elev. Gain: -13 ft Date: 09/21/08 Up/Downhill: [+1000/-1013] Time: 06:56 AM Difficulty: 4.0 / 5.0   Weather: A Few Clouds   66 F temp; 86% humidity   66 F heat index; winds S 5 Performance Distance: 20.01 miles Time: 3:04:44 Speed: 6.5 mph Pace: 9' 14 /mi Calories: 1813 Map   Elevation (ft)   Pace (min/mile)   Splits Mile Pace (min/mile) Speed (mph) Elevation Gain actual +/- avg actual +/- avg 1 9' 28 +0' 14 6.3 -0.2 +3 ft 2 9' 23 +0' 09 6.4 -0.1 -14 ft 3 9' 38 +0' 24 6.2 -0.3 0 ft 4 9' 22 +0' 08 6.4 -0.1 0 ft 5 9' 23 +0' 09 6.4 -0.1 -10 ft 6 9' 21 +0' 07 6.4 -0.1 +20 ft 7 9' 41 +0' 27 6.2 -0.3 -19 ft 8 9' 24 +0' 10 6.4 -0.1 +23 ft 9 9' 16 +0' 02 6.5 -0.0 -3 ft 10 9' 18 +0' 04 6.5 -0.0 +6 ft 11 9' 14 +0' 00 6.5 -0.0 -9 ft 12 9' 09 -0' 05 6.5 +0.1 +17 ft 13 9' 25 +0' 11 6.4 -0.1 +7 ft 14 8' 53 -0' 21 6.8 +0.3 0 ft 15 9' 07 -0' 07 6.6 +0.1 -6 ft 16 9' 02 -0' 12 6.6 +0.1 -20 ft 17 9' 06 -0' 08 6.6 +0.1 +13 ft 18 8' 52 -0' 22 6.8 +0.3 -4 ft 19 8' 41 -0' 33 6.9 +0.4 0 ft 20 8' 35 -0' 39 7.0 +0.5 0 ft end 8' 20 -0' 54 7.2 +0.7 -16 ft Versus average of 9' 14 min/mile

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