Farmington Valley YMCA 5K and marathon training

Today my NCY marathon plan called for an 18 miler, but the YMCA where I swim was hosting a 5K. What to do????

Here's what happened:

4.12 mile run from my house to race start, with a warm-up on the course
3.12 mile race in 22:41. Hilly course!!
1.01 mile post-race cool down
2.46 mile run home with race bag and trophy (!!!). Filled water bottle.
8.01 mile on the north section of the trail @ 9:44 pace
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18.7 miles

Next week: Hogsback Half Marathon, then it's marathon and relay season.

Awaiting race report from Rose, Lee, and Kelsey on the Stratford Races!