2:04:29. Ran on the trails down below the pass. I have no idea how far this was, it could have been anywhere between 14-15 miles. I am underestimating because it is my preference. I kind of wanted to run on the Rillito trail, but I really had to get to work as early as possible (the drive would add an hour to my day) and I wanted to run as easy as possible -- Dean cautioned me not to overdo it when feeling "great" (he is a smart guy, and reminded me that it is how I have tended to overdo it in the past). Anyway, there is no way I can overdo it on these trails, although it is not nearly as tough as my everyday hills, the footing is not great and they chew up your legs. I was pretty tired by mile 10, but pulled it together and ran strong (not super fast but strong) on the way back. I ran a different trail than last weekend, this was is as difficult (uphill the last 3 miles) - but the footing is much better, unfortunately, it is also a little shorter -- I am pretty sure I was not running a min/mile slower than last week. Anyway ... nice 2 hour run done ... back to work I go, hi ho hi ho. Great racing today by Jeff and Marathon Dreamer!! MD pr'd by 13 mins!! yippee! Great cross-country race today too - the first Bay Area Cross-Country race... super studs Molly Huddle and Ben Bruce (boyfriend of Stephanie Rothstein of McMillan Elite) won ... the men's race was super close ... would have loved to be there for it! Awesome pics here -- note that Nan's teammate Renee Baille (nee Metevier -- a CU standout) was second (yea Renee)! Happy Sunday Bloggers, next weekend, indoor track on TV!!!!
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