I just signed up for the Striders 30K race this Saturday in Ogden. I'm not sure how much racing I will be doing, but just being in a race with other people should help the miles go by faster for me. I figured I would just do this race, since I'm going to be up in the Salt Lake/Provo area on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for BYU's graduation. I'm planning on doing a longer run this afternoon on the marathon course. Well, I got out this afternoon in the 85 degree heat and did a nice 14 mile run from the Store at Dammeron Valley to the Running Store. My goal going in was to try to run around 7 min pace. However, once I got started I felt pretty good so I just tried to push along. I ended up running 1:32:50 for a 6:38 average which I was pretty happy with, especially considering the heat. 1-7:00, 2- 6:44, 3-6:34, 4-6:39, 5-6:22, 6-6:07, 7-6:50, 8-6:38, 9-7:11, 10-6:52, 11-6:26, 12-6:19, 13-6:37, 14-6:25 It was nice to run on the marathon route since I hadn't been out that way to run since the actual marathon. They are widening the shoulder of the road in a few spots, so that will help a little with traffic, however you still have to be aware of crazy old ladies on cell phones. (DS Trainer 222) Sunny bought a pair of Glycerin today at the store and ran 1 mile tonight with Jordan. I think she is going to like the shoes, and hopefully get back into running a little.
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