Christmas 25 K Run

I am in sheer euphoria, feeling like I am floating on a cloud in the sky.
Two hours ago I ran 25 K in my neighborhood.
I went around a 7.5 K triangular course three times,
and a 2.5 K near-circular course once to cover the distance.
There were occasional traffic stops, a few hydration breaks, one toilet break,
and one major stop to fuel myself.

The result was as follows:

1st 7.5 K: 38:41.87
Hydration break: 11.38
(29.43.43)
Food stop:  3.31.84
(10:08.60)
2nd 7.5 K: 43:23.83 / 1:22.60 (15 K)
Hydration break: 10.56
(1:23.02)
Toilet break: 42.38
(39.33.32)
3rd 7.5 K: 41:38.70 / 2:04.06 (22.5 K)
Hydration break: 13.12
Extra 2.5 K: 13.:02.51/ 2:17.22 (25 K)
Total: 25 K: 2:17.22

I originally planned to run 22.5 K, but when I completed that distance,
there was still energy left in me.
Plus, there was no major pain in any of my leg joints, nor in any of the leg muscles,
so I decided to go extra 2.5 K to reach 25 K.

I strictly controlled my urge to increase my pace to avoid pain.
It worked.
I also didn't fight hunger.
I made a stop at a convenience store when I was hungry.
When I fueled myself, my tank was full,
and I felt full of energy.
Overall, it was a pleasant pain-free run,
and it gave me the confidence to go for an even bigger challenge.

My next training is December 29th.
I am going to test-run the new course of Tokyo Marathon.
Instead of covering the full distance,
I am thinking of only running the first 30 K.
The 30 K mark is Ginza.
I am planning to have a meal there.
I have not decided what to do with the remaining 12.195 K.
I may run if I am strong enough.
I may not if I feel I have had enough.

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