Test Pattern

Just a quick update on race preparation: I ran about 5.5 miles Monday morning. Paced 8 mins, 23 seconds per mile. Not what I'd hoped for, since past race times indicate I should be below 7:30. Even if I am getting older. I'm still optimistic that my time will improve by Sunday. You call them excuses, but I call them mitigating factors:

1. It was 6:00 when I was running. That's right, A.M.
2. The race course is billiard table-flat, while my house is on a steep hill
3. Running alone provides little... motivation to move faster. Herd mentality rules
4. I will be going straight from church services to the race. If God be with me, who can stand against me? Let's call it Stew's Crusade. I may break my ankle for saying that, remains to be seen.

Another 5.5 tomorrow morning.