7/1 long run

time:6 AM,
Temp: mid 70's and extremely humid
Route: Rieverside/grove/trail
distance: 12.3 miles
time: roughly 1:30 didn't really keep track

Today was the weekly long run and we ran a route i had never done before.

Runtex Riverside to Grove:
We started fairly slow and had quite a large group (15 or so) of runners as we hit riverside. Not the best surface or environment to run through, but the change of scenery was good. Once on Grove, we stopped briefly for water and then began to pick up just a little.
Hike n Bike to Rt 35:
The dirt road that we ran on was really nice and felt good on the feet. I was feeling pretty rested along this stretch and let Joe and others lead the way. No soreness in ankle, breathing was controlled. GI tract was only issue but decided to deal with it as long as possible before pit stop. We tunnelled under pleasent valley and up over the dam (why do i always feel like leaping over that bridge into the water?) anyway, around power plant and over to mile 5- pace was easy- a little slower than i normally run but fine.
35-Auditorium shores
For some reason, under the 35 bridge, my body said Go and took off. I decided to go with it and pulled away from the group with Lisa P in tow. She had done the Bomb on Friday so her legs weren't as fresh as mine, and we ran together for a few miles but she backed off at around 3. I pushed my breathing up to lactate threshold pace and ran moderately hard/hard for the last 5 miles. It was controlled but hard. Strength is sloooowly coming back and its going to be really hard to be patient and wait for the right peaking time. The Bomb farm team meets in the morning so i'll see how i feel then.