SSRC outing -- Sun. Nov. 29

Arrived to find a good crew: Bill, Nick, John, Jim F. and Eddy G., then Andy & Amy joined us, and Ken, then three newcomers: Bob L., Norm F., and Tim D. With me, that made a dozen--excellent group! We chatted a bit, then headed out for an Allen Rd first Enfield (with Tom Brady hill for some)--Eddy G. took the shorter route, pacing himself as (一寸残念) noone else up for slow pace. Took it steady, feeling okay but with sore ankles and achilles.

Ran a bit with Ken, then pushed up to join the second string aiming at the Brandywine line (beat John and Norm with some hard hill climbing), but then they all (Ken too) peeled off for the Brady hill and Nick, Amy, Jim and I went straight on. Nick and I led a bit, and at Jabish we both picked it up a bit and got into a good tussle, even all the way (though I pulled ahead at the very end). then we added the high school loop, and again at the end I picked up pace a bit--felt good.

Time: 1:09:26
Distance: 9.6 miles
Pace: 7:40s

Comment: a nice recovery/pace run after the race. With a 5K race coming, I'd like to stay loose during the week, but even if I don't get out, I should be okay; this was just right.