i did go out slightly faster than i wanted, but felt great, so decided just to hold that pace, rather than add the 10 seconds to the next mile.splits were: mile 1: 6:58 mile 2: 6:57 mile 3: 7:02 ( includes hairpin turn, which i took slowly and carefully as always -- my ankles can be a weak spot, and i don't think an extra 5 seconds is worth risking them ).
Emotions: fear, joy