Long run. Headed out south on Fruitland Drive to Harrison Blvd, crossed 12th street, cut down to the Ogden River Parkway at about the 23.5 mile mark of the Ogden Marathon, and headed east to the mouth of the canyon. Stopped at Dee's Park restroom, took my second (and last) Gu and some water, made it to Rainbo Gardens, then hopped on the same trail Kenneth Richardson and I were on a few days ago. Ran to the canal and headed north, found a new trail (to me) and decided to follow it as far north as I could. It shadowed the canal road abut 100-150 meters above the canal, I don't think I saw another person for over 4 miles. It finally converged with a well-used trail which I used to work my way into North Ogden back to home. The last 30 minutes or so were definitely marathon race intensity, which is what I wanted and felt I needed. Came home, turned on the hose and stood under it for a few minutes, what refreshing feeling. Dried off, came inside to the aroma of over-easy eggs, toast, and bacon. And of course, chocolate milk. Can't get enough of that. 1:57 for the run, will call it 18 miles. Great way to start off the week. Heading to Cokeville tomorrow for most of the week, hope to get in some quality threshold training while we're up there.
(Nike Pegasus 44 miles) | 