37F at start. Dropped a few degrees in next few hours.
Minimal training due to Taiwan trip and moving.
Set pace accordingly. ran well for 22 miles then struggle to hold 9:00 pace.
19 mph wind. 1 of the plastic cup I tossed kept pace with me for a mile.
Raluca ran a slow and steady half.
chip time: 3:34:24:24
pace: 8:36
_losing fitness
The downward trend was clear by now. 2017 race successes were based on cardio residuals.
I asked myself how I'd feel if the slide continues. The legs could absorb training, but where would the time and mental space come from?
"What is more important for next 2 decades?"
I recalled the promise made on 1/13. I stuck with building relationship.
