Believe to Achieve

FUN GROUP today in Provo.  We met at the Tabernacle so neither Rachelle or I would have to drive far but then the unexpected--- Jake, Andrea, Fiddy, Allie and Cam joined us.  Yikes....but despite my worries they are very laid back and it was like a vacation run for me despite the fact that I was the "host" having to know the Provo Half course and having the occasional road closure to divert us quite off course.  We left at 9:10am I think.   I had some issues with Center St. exit.  We left late because of me--- I am usually a very early run kind of gal-- 7 am, optimal this time of year.  But today my daughter had a soccer game at 740am that her team did win :D.  Fun to watch.  While watching the game I felt intense fatigue and got the chills....NERVES? or illness?  Well... I was worried about illness since the last two days I have been taking care of a sick baby who had a cold.  Weepy eyes, diarrhea.  OF course I washed my hands like a mad woman but you just never know.  Then....I drank from a "contaminated" water spicket at work--- tiny black particles throughout it.  Before I had noticed it I had drunk 3/4 of a cup of water.  I was told by engineering that it was sediment from the water supply being turned off often due to construction but my coworkers and I disagree---BLACK sediment?  mold?  I am so funny I know.  Just the nurse in me.  On my drive over to meet the group I ran into some old friends of mine from College while I dropped off water.  I was feeling better.  Yay.  But now two or so hours later I have a slight sore throat and a very sore neck.  Odd.  And a headache.  Dang.  At least I didn't contaminate the water/gatorade supply  I dropped.  I never drink from the container if I am sharing (just in case you are wondering friends : D).  The entire run I felt great and we kept very consistent splits, slowing slightly when we got on to the river trail--snow and slick in places.  We dodged several cars but all in all the run was very relaxing for me.  We had to take some detours which made it more interesting navigating.  Stopped briefly once for the one water stop (11miles) and at some stop lights.  I also took a potty stop as they cruised along ahead.  Construction is everywhere.  AP for 16.36 miles = 7:45.  First mile 7:58 and slowest mile.  Every mile was between 7:38 to 7:52.  Pretty right on with pacing.  The company was relieving.  No stress to go fast or push it.  Conversation nice.  Getting used to Fiddy's sarcasm.  FUTURE 18 miler COMING UP---  James, Allie, Jake, Andrea, Rachelle, Cam and any others--- February 4th or 18th.  Start is at MY HOUSE in Pleasant Grove.  YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROUTE--- less traffic then our run today in Provo.  Roads wider and scenery SPECTCULAR.  One giant "circle" of a run.  I call it my 5 CITIES RUN-- Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Highland, Alpine and Cedar Hills.  No overlapping and there is an eternal water fountain (it is always running) at mile 12 in Alpine.  Start time-- debatable but I prefer 7 to 8am.  Let me know your date preference.  I plan on having breakfast for everyone afterward.   Nothing heavy.  And of course healthy.   You can even put your orders in early and I can see what I can do.  I am thinking hot chocolate, milk, orange juice, bananas and LARGE whole wheat waffles from scratch.  Berries for topping.  Syrup.  Almonds.  Anything else?    I thought about holding this run as  I was driving back to my house thinking how much prettier it is out in Pleasant Grove area and a heck of a lot less traffic!!!  This is Allie's old stomping grounds.  I am sure she would agree :D.   Keep me posted of any upcoming runs up north.  Hopefully I don't have to work.  50/50 chance.  Always.