20.4 mile morning run. I got up and was getting ready to go out for a usual 10-13 mile run and as I was getting dressed the Winchester Hills loop was calling me. It was like I could feel there was a big bag of unmarked bills along the trail that I was intended to find. So I grabbed a GU and said my good byes to my lovely wife and little doggies and I was out to find my pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. The route I took up landed me right at 10 miles when I got to the golf course and got some water. That first 10 miles is a muther! Pretty much all uphill and on some rocky trails. But it was an awesome morning, and I found my prize in a rain washed, crisp desert morning. Next was the 5 miles down the marathon course and 5 or so back up over the hill back home. Once I got on the paved road I just focused on running smooth and unlabored-hitting around 6:15 pace down to the light. Man I love running the STGM course. It's like the course and I have a secret bond. Next was from the light back to the house. The not-as-cool part of my loop. I climbed up the hills and then hit three more sub 6:20's back to the house. Never kicked it into tempo gear just tried to relax and run. Anyways a great run to start what should be a great week with the Del Sol trip in just a few days. (White Cumulus 92.3) 3.4 miles this evening to shake the legs out before bed or whatever. I felt great all day after the long run this morning and just did this short little run to make sure I didn't get tight.
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