the last real tempo

tonight was the last "real" tempo run before the marathon. and it was delightful. 2 mile warmup. 1 mile fast. 2.5 miles slightly at actual slated tempo pace (slightly less fast than previous mile). .75 mile cooldown. i wanted to keep going. just one of those runs where you feel loose and everything is flowing and you feel right. but alas i could not keep running. at least not for this run. just what is scheduled. nothing more (well a little more but who is counting). nothing less. it feels good to finish strong though. of course there are three more runs (10 miles this weekend, short intervals, and then a mild three miler) before portland. three more chances to work my legs and think things through and step into my element before race day but as far as actual tempo runs. this was it. and it was good. i'll take it.