FKT: Zach Pistilli - Mount Vernon Trail (VA) - 2022-02-20

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Route variation
one way
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Supported
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Total time
1h 49m 53s
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2/20/2022 - 41 degrees, Sunny, 8-10 mph winds from south

Started around 3:15pm in the warmest part of the winter afternoon.  Although the trail is typically highly trafficked, yesterday was a pretty sparse day with limited bikers and walkers.  I ran the first 5 miles unsupported until I connected with a friend who would bike along side me for the remaining +/-13 miles.  He assisted with water and gels throughout the route.  Also had great support from my girlfriend who cheered me on 3 different times during the run.  

My plan was even pacing 6:30 for the first 13 miles and then picking up the pace for the final 5 miles for a sub 6:20 average pace.  The day went better than expected and finished strong with a 6:11 average pace.  

Total distance on GPS was 17.76 miles on President's Day Weekend!