TGIF - 12 steady miles

Back into the swing, I guess. Left the office jonesing for a run: had two in mind (Harris Mountain & Amherst/Buffam Rds), but went for the home option. Haven't done a Harris Mt run for a good while, and never with the GPS, I think. So, after basic stretching, off on GeoHannum to Batchelor, following its various turns, then up Harris to Harris Mt; right on Bay to WW, dive down to Orchard and to Federal, then out onto 9 at Tilton's and home. Ran the stopwatch as far as Stop'n'Shop, when F drove by and I hopped in, having covered the desired 12 miles, thus:

Time: 1:34:19
Speed: 7.64 mph
Distance: 12.02 miles

Comment: beginning to feel like its meant to. warmed up at 3 miles, felt good at 5 and still fine at 7. The hills added variety, but after an hour I started to stiffen up; could have finished a half marathon but a bit sore; still need to increase average miles, I guess.
The pace tells a story:
6:41; 6:57; 7:09; 7:18; 7:34; 8:29 (the mountain); 7:46; 7:39; 0:53 (0.12 miles); 8:44 (Orchard Hill); 8:19; 9:19(Federal Hill); 7:24 (0.9 miles).

Maybe I should try it backwards -- and slow down more at the start...