Grasslands Marathon 2023/03/18--long training run at Oprah pace

it's easier to take first lap easy this year: I didn't have Mark Seeley, Mike, and Shaheen's pace to match. I started with Amy Clark who disappeared for a bush break as I trip over something after 5k. I was left alone.

It was cool watching how most front guys made the point to say hi to Amy first couple miles. They all expected Amy to win today <= no real competition.

I felt pretty unmotivated/non-strong after lap 1. Oprah pace felt natural.

#'s
official: 4:25:26
GPS: 25.6 mi@10:23; 181w