Went out for a 4 mile run yesterday, and I definitely got the ‘autopilot’ feeling. The one where running feels very fluid, very consistent, and feeling like I could run for miles. I don’t get there too often, but really enjoy it.
My autopilot pace felt like around 9:30 per mile. Hope I can continue to hit that as I enter the late stages of NYC Marathon training. Would be great if I could maintain that for awhile (15 miles?) in the marathon. Eventually it will start degenerating into 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, etc.
Sunday’s 18 mile race in Central Park will be a great test. Race conditions, and hills! Wonder how long I can keep to 9:30 pace.
