16

that was the longest distance i've run in quite some time now. 16 miles, in just under 12 minute pace (overall i think we finished a whopping 1 minute early). the group ran without our pace leader. he tried to run early on, but developed pain in his shins (he was thinking shin splints, but let's hope not) so he stopped about 4 or 5 miles in. the path was crowded thanks to the air and water show, but we survived.

we carried on without him. other members of the group paced, and frankly we do pretty well now. we all seem to be able to hold a 12 mnute pace reasonably well. granted tc and i tend to speed up a little near the end, i think it's because we get excited that there's only a mile or two left.