1:58:37 (1:01:36/57:00) (8:48/8:08). Ran on the Rillito trail ... a nice flat, marked trail. Ended up with an unintentional progression run on the way back - I actually was already speeding up some before the turnaround, 8:22 (average 3 miles, only have 2 mile markers in this section), 8:18, 8:10, 7:48, 7:23. Sweet ... since it was totally by effort (I did not hit my lap times, I just remembered the split times and calculated it later).
I guess I have been underestimating my mileage on my long runs for a while now, since I pretty much ran how I usually do, although this is the flattest run in the whole city (except for Reid Park which is only 3 miles around). Pretty satisfied. Although I hated every moment, I am glad I cross-trained during my injury. I am actually also a little happy about having to take some down time, it got me energized, and seeing how I did not really lose much fitness, it was probably a good thing to do. I think I am going to try to force myself to take 1-2 weeks off every year (though cross-train through it) ... as a matter of fact I think I am going to try to talk Dean into a 7+ long backpacking trip this summer, it has been almost 2 years since we have gone on a long trip and it is so awesome. I hope you are all having a great day!
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