Nice day for a great run with some great company. Met up with Rachel, Wendy, Paul and Sarah at 5:15AM. had a good chat then off we went. I went out with the intention of doing 13-14 miles, the first 7 with the girls then Paul and I would turn around and push race pace home. Well Paul for the first time in his life I think had something really wrong today and bowed out 4 miles into the run. He must of been hurting bad, because if you know Paul he does not do that. So, I stayed with the girls on their run up through Bloomington, around the loop at the country club, Wendy and Rachel were doing a 20 mile day so they turned off to Tanaquint and Sarah and I went back through manowar. But duty called and I had to let Sarah go. I hated to because she was helping me stay motivated. but I roctained up and away I went. I did stop at the Pilot and get a gatorade, I caught up to another lady that was with us, I walked a bit with her then pushed it home. This is my longest run this year so far, but it is the begining of my long runs, I felt good. I could of used the group help but when you have to bow out to a restroom it puts you back. and thats where I was this morning. Great to be a runner today. absolutely beautiful day, perfect 60's weather, a few bug in the eyes and mouth, but thats protein I guess. |