First 20 miler of the year. I went solo again this morning. I wanted a run that simulated the Ogden Marathon course somewhat. I had my wife follow me to the iron bridge in Lehi where I dropped off my vehicle then had her drive me to the entrance to the ranches in Eagle Mountain. Started in the ranches then came down past the high school then crossed the street and headed for the end of the JRP. The first 5 of so were mostly downhill. Then I hit the JRP and headed north. It was mostly a headwind from 5 miles until 15.5 miles. The trail is mostly flat with some rollers until around 14 where it starts climbing up to Camp Williams. I wanted to simulate the hills at Ogden around 14. Turned around at 15.5 and headed back to the iron bridge where I parked. It was nice on the way back as I got a tail wind the last 4.5. Miles were as follows:8:01,7:56,7:48,7:53,7:52,7:58,7:50,7:54,7:57,7:537:55,8:07 had to go through a mud pit where the trail was closed. My shoes were about 5lbs each after,7:56,7:49,8:07 up the big hill,7:29,7:26,7:33,7:19 AP for the run 7:49.
Took a goo at miles 7 and 14, felt really good on the run after my highest mileage week ever. It gives me confidence I will be able to do well at Ogden this year. Got home and jumped in the ice bath. Only a couple more hard weeks of training to go. | 