Planned on taking it very easy today but Eagleridge Drive was calling my name as I approached it and I couldn't resist. The run from the highway to the highest point is 2 miles of relentless climbing. You go from 4,350 feet to 5,180 over the 2 miles and it is a constant uphill. I vowed to not stop once during the climb and plugged along until I got to the top. My pace got as slow as 11:00/mile and heart rate was in the 170's. Once I got to Eaglewood G.C. I continued along Eaagleridge Dr. until it turned into Bountiful Blvd and ran past Bountiful G.C. When I got to 1800 S. I turned towards home and pushed the pace while coming downhill. It felt good and I really focused on my form. Probably should have taken it easy in preparation for the 5K on Monday but I think that having tomorrow off should allow me to recover enough. Spent the rest of the day staining the deck which was more painful than the grueling run.
Total Time: 1:48:40 (7:56/mile) Avg HR: 151 | 