3 mile tuesday and thoughts

I woke up @ 5am to get in 3 miles. I am realizing that's the best time to get up because it allows time to wake up and time afterward to cool-down before starting my usual 6am day. 

Glancing at my recent finish times I determined a good goal would be sub-31. I started at a comfortable yet challenging pace of 10:40.  I gradually increased speed over the course of 3 miles. It was a little hard but I felt strong as if my previous 2 weeks of training are starting to pay off already.

Treadmill Run: 3 Miles
Total Time: 30:49
(with .5% incline during mile 2 and 1% incline during mile 3)

random thoughts/additional notes:

• fighting insomnia lately. I don't believe it's related to running, my guess is female stuff. I wake  up @ 3am (last night it was 3:08am) and then I sleep very lightly the rest of the night

• been thinking about race day fuel and hydration. the water stations will have lemon-lime Gatorade so I want to try that in my water bottle during my upcoming long runs. As for fuel I feel I want to continue using the energy chews that I like (Honey Stinger Organic) but I will need more storage than what is in my water bottle's hand strap pouch. I'm thinking either a running shirt with a pocket(s) or a wrist strap (the kind that is made to holds keys)

• I wonder if I need more food-type food? banana, pretzels, candy, salt, honey etc? or would the water, Gatorade and energy chews be enough?

• KIM website says it could be as cool as 40 degrees or as high as 60 degrees on race day.

• I re-worked my training schedule today, and from now until the marathon I'll be running long every Saturday (no more switching to Sunday) with one exception, the Half Marathon (still a long run though :)) on Saturday Oct 30th

• I have also decided for cross-training days (Sundays) I will do 1 hour of Yoga. And, I have left open the option to cycle instead... given my DH is available and wants to ride.

• Wednesday is an am run and then a massage after work. I will likely fall asleep on the table!