Hiked Donut falls w all fam in the afternoon. Had a few good sled rides w P including 500 yard jaunt to hitting the wall. Hands got really cold as I gave P my gloves. Went to Jazz game w/ Mark, then drove around and 4th S curve crashed my truck into snow and barrier. Probably best outcome possible, only superficial plastic body work damage. Ate a Po-boy at Buffalo Wings w superficial convo w M.
A few minutes w/u, then off we went, pack of 20 at the beginning, including 2 quick guys. Took off my w/u jacket as we went down hill, trying to find people to run with, but passing about 7 until saw Father Time ahead. Slowly caught him going down hill. Talked to him about Garek who's going to Jr. Nats. 4:28, 2:10, 43 speed workout. Went around the Xmas tree, then w/ Bill on the road at left avoinding the ice. He was all about running tangents. Passed two more on first lap, really felt it after that 2nd hill. Tried to pick it up 2nd lap. Passed quickly by a guy at beginning of 2nd lap, then passed him on the downhill, caught maybe 2 more, was 13:54 at 2m. Was not running too hard but hard enough, just at 75%? It was 10 degrees. Took my gloves off, kept it up, passed a guy on downhill in floppy hat, told him to go with me. He did. At turnaround could see 3 guys close and Bill 100 yards behind. Was passed by my guy going uphill, bided my time, pushing the last little bit. 3m mark seemed farther away from finish but sprinted in after park entrance and passed my guy. Time says 7:27 last mile, yikes.
Was cheered on by a few slctrack guys. Walked in snow to overlook, prayed the year in. Picked up juvenile Mark and drove Juvenile Jesse home.
Hebrews 12 Life verse: ...let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the Captain and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
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