Magic Mile in 8:10

I got to the school a little early before my 11 mile long run this morning to time my magic mile. It was brutal! I was trying to get under 8 minutes, but a 15 second improvement is great, specially since it was really humid this morning and I only had time for a 1/2 mile warm up.

I set my watch to beep at me if I went slower than 8:15 and it was beeping the whole time. I think I can get under 8 under better conditions and with a better warm up, but I'm thrilled with this time. I have to admit, I was petrified of running a magic mile this morning because if it was slower than my previous one of 8:25 it would shake my confidence for my upcoming 5K, but this was just what I needed to help get me pumped. 

This MM predicts a 27 min 5K on an all out effort under perfect race conditions, so sub-30 should be no problem. It will probably be warm, and crowded, but I'm going to give it my all and see where the chips fall. I'm excited!

Previous Magic Miles:

• 3.31.2012 - 8:10 (-0:15)
• 5.16.2011 - 8:25 (-0:39)
• 5.10.2010 - 9:04 (-0:11)
• 9.13.2009 - 9:15 (-1:02)
• 9.26.2008 - 10:17

New Race Predictions:

Per the Galloway predictor formula; assumes proper training and optimal race conditions (60º or cooler, no crowds, hills, etc)

• 5K Race Pace - 8:43 - 27:01
• 10K Race Pace - 9:23 - 58:13
• Half Marathon Race Pace - 9:48 - 2:08:22
• Marathon Race Pace - 10:37 - 4:38:09