20.0 in 2:32:50 (7:39). Wanted 10 up Provo Canyon and then MP down. Told myself that if I could hit this workout then I would really consider DesNews (I was already considering it). Took my time up the canyon and hit 10 in 1:25:25 (8:32 pace). Mark was with me up until 7.50 and then he turned back. South Fork is a beast to climb, but I just took my time. Stomach problems and hit the bathroom two separate times on the way up. Wanted to hit 6:40-6:55 on all 10 on the way back down. Splits: 6:38, 6:41, 6:44, 6:30, 6:58, 6:49, 6:43, 6:53, 6:35, 6:48 (1:07:25 total or 6:44 pace for the 10 coming back down). I was skeptical that I could hit this workout after a crappy week of running, eating horribly, and having a bit of a cold. But it went great for me this morning. I was laboring at the end, but was so glad to hit my times. But I'm still a bit undecided on DesNews. I just don't know if I'm ready enough. Later...Lifted and then did 15 min on the stationary bike and just a bit on the TM.
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