Boise, ID 8:30 am Pace: 8:28 First long run leading up to Ogden. Not bad for the first time out, I suppose. I kept the pace around 8:20 for the first 15 miles or so and then started to fade. Still finished with a pace under 8:30, so I'll take that for my first one. Something to improve upon. I was going to go down into Boise on a long loop, but it was raining this morning and I wasn't sure how to dress. So, I decided to do a few loops so I can drop off or pick up clothes at the house -- and grab some fuel. I took my MWF loop once and then took the Meridian loop. When I stopped by the house to grab a drink, my wife suggested that I stop and do 20 next Saturday. Maybe the weather will be better. I told her she was crazy. Do 6.5 in the rain now, or start at zero and do 20 more next week? Easy decision. I ate two waffles with PB before going out and drank a quart of Gatorade, some water and had part of a Power Bar during the run and still dropped 5 pounds. I've rehydrated and got some food in my, but now I'm starting a 24 hour fast. Tomorrow could be an interesting day.
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