No denying I've had a bad July, but Thursday is my day. I can't let down Thursday. Also, Charlie is at the NHMU for summer camp and has been asking me to run by when they are outside. So outside I went onto the exposed BST behind my office. Low 80s and bluster at around 12:30. I ran by NHMU thrice with no kids outside. At the risk of appearing to lurk, I went on my merry way along the skyline trail around Red Butte Gardens. They are doing some construction in there so I guess preserving the hillside is no longer a thing.
I enjoyed feeling the weakness in my legs and my calves in particular on the steep ascent. The jostling of my blubbery torso was nice on the descent back down to the creek side. My left leg is so much weaker than my right. I almost hobble along with one leg doing all the dirty work and the other just trying not to trip. On the dirt road down Red Butte canyon, I tried to focus on an even quick pace and easy breathing. Often, I start this and then forget about it within seconds. But if I can focus on my stride and my breathing and just be present within the run, it is a serene feeling.
I managed to get in just over 50 minutes and back to work. Thursday night and the long weekend is here.
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