Week 3 8 miler (6:38 mile pace)

Week three long run was an eight miler. The Hal Higdon Training program mixes in a few shorter "long runs" every few weeks. I ran this on Sunday morning on the "A" road, a logging road just outside of Forks, WA. My dad set the trip odometer and drove me up eight miles, then dropped me off. During the first half of my run, the road followed the Calawah river. My dad was waiting for me at the "High Bridge," which was about two and half miles into the run. He then drove into town to get a cup of coffee. Took a gel just after four miles. Saw my dad again at about mile six as he drove back with his coffee to see where I was at. I finished strong, ran the last mile in 6:34. The run had a slight elevation drop for all but two of the miles, which made it perfect for a nice fast pace.