20.0 in 2:36:12. 7:49 avg pace. Started at base of Provo Canyon and was planning to run 10 up and then back down, and hopefully have a "fast" finish (maybe the last 5 or so faster). Everything was slow going up. Hit 5 miles at 42:14 and then hit 10 at 1:24:22. This was 8:26 avg and there was some good climbing going up South Fork. Started back down and there were lots of people out, which I like. Took it easy coming down South Fork. Saw a moose off to the side of the road. I hit the next 5 miles all around 7:30. Split for 15 was 2:02:13. 8:08 avg pace. Then I hit a good groove. Next splits were 7:03, 6:57, 6:42, 6:42, 6:31. I got lucky here. Sasha and hit 2 guys came flying by around my 17 mile mark. I tried to keep up with them, but couldn't do it. With about 2 miles left I realize that one of Sasha's guys had dropped back. I was catching him and finally got him with about .75 left. His name was Mike and we talked until I finished up. He definitely made me keep the pace up. Good run for me. I ate aweful yesterday, but I didn't bonk on the run today. My legs are through for the week. I feel like I'm teetering on the edge of maybe having some problems with my left knee and my feet. This is the most mileage I've done in one week I beleive. I will scale it back next week a bit and hopefully run well at Hobble Creek next Saturday.
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