1:54:53 (50:37 +20:05, 44:00). WOW! This was my hilly route that I run in the Saguaro National Park. The loop is a little more than 5.5 miles -- I am not sure exactly how long it is, I just know it is not quite 6 and more than 5.5. It is uphill for almost 3 miles then downhill for a little more than 1.5 miles and then flat to uphill for the last bit. I added on 20 mins in the middle of the first loop, I ran out and back on a long road that goes out to a trailhead - I did this 2.5 times to make sure I got in 14 miles. I ran hard the last loop, mainly pushing it a little on the uphills and then just running comfortable on the downhills and then about 1/2 marathon pace for the last 20` or so; I am pretty sure I have never run this route this fast, and it did not feel hard (except for some of the hills during the last 10 mins).
It was such a beautiful day -- I had forgotten how pretty this was, I am hoping to be able to take 1/2 day off this week to take my Mom to the Desert museum and if I get my new camera in time I can take a couple of pictures on the way there. The whole drive and run is just breathtaking. I am sure that the beauty has healing properties, I felt fully recovered from Thursday. Have a wonderful Sunday bloggers!! | 