Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

Today I decided to avoid "mile road'.  Sometimes I just get so tired of that road that I feel like I can't run.  I parked by my friend's new house that is being built and ran down middle hill and into the river bottoms.  I totally enjoyed the trail and up by the golf course.  I got 7 miles there and then jumped in the van and headed back home for one more mile with Rui.  

Today was the long hill repeats again.  I did them a bit different than I did a few weeks ago.  This time I went 3/4 up (last time all the way).  This time I did 8 to the 3/4 point and then one all the way up. (last time 5 1/2).  I got home with a bit over 6 miles and took my doggy out to finish to 7.  At the end of that I ran into my friend Kay and went out for 2 1/2 - 3 miles with her and her power walking.  So nice to be with her.  She used to run with me but because of bad knees is no longer able to do that.  

Every morning I get to run past my BFF's new home that is being built by the Pioneer Cemetery.  It is coming along so nicely!  I am so excited for her!  Too bad Tom and I are not buying the lot next to her to build our dream house on.  

Today along my visits with other runners I talked to Ray D who is soon going to be remarried.  He seemed very happy.  I also ran some with Donna W. and got to know her a bit better.  Her son, Willie and my oldest son are friends from high school. 

The loop with Doc Ludlow.   

I have to work tomorrow morning from 7- 11:30  so I had to get tomorrow's workout in today.  Luckily it wasn't a long run scheduled.  The plan called for a 10 K race.  I didn't have a race but I got my friend JaNae to run six miles with me.  

We drove to the top of  Canyon Road and ran a mile warm up to Jack Rabbit.  From there we started our six miles.  The rains started on us about mile 2 and poured on us good the whole way.  Kind of crazy when you get pruned fingers while you are not in a pool or tub!  

Here are the paces for the six miles.  I wasn't sure what to do...I mostly wanted to be around 8:15 ish.  

1.  8:22

2..8:11

3.  8:21

4.  8:20

5.  8:06

6.  8:05

Over all pace 8:14

After the 6 miles I had to run back up Canyon Road for 3 miles to pick up my van.  It worked out perfectly.  I'm so glad JaNae was along for the ride on this!