And done....

There is the evidence. The numbers are as follows:

• Total miles:   5.04 miles
• Total time:  1:21
• Average pace: 16:15
• Fastest Pace: 8:56

I did take some walk breaks which accounts for the average pace.  I also walked the last quarter mile because I was exhausted.

I started out slow, just shuffling along because I wanted to run all or most of it.  So I shuffled.  After about 15 minutes I found my pace.  That pace that is perfect.  The one you can run forever.  That held for awhile until I started hitting the hills.  Those were tough and I ended up walking quite a few.  But the important part is I covered 5 miles, I ran far more than I walked, and I feel pretty good.  Marathon training is off to a fabulous start.