Another beautiful desert morning. It was crisp with the scent of desert blossoms and the sun was rising....it doesn't get any better! I had planned on taking it somewhat easy, but that went out the window pretty early on. I ran the same route as Monday, just added a little on to the out/back piece and did not do the .25 turns. Mile 3 was a gradual climb that I picked up the pace and went sub 8, I knew that wasn't what I had planned so I slowed Mile 4 down to just over 8 but mile 5 was right back down to sub 8. Mostly due to the slight downhill grade but also because I was trying to pick off a runner - accomplished! Avg Pace 7:59
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