Big boy run with Dave and Clyde this morning out on Utah Hill. Glad I put on my big boy pants and got a good night's rest. We ended up driving down a little farther than planned but the idea was to run up 12 miles and then push it back down to the car. It was a long drag to the top and to our surprise we ended up at 12.5 miles. Measuring distance in the car doesn't work. Took a Gu at the start and then again up at the top. Legs felt a little flat but I knew they would feel better once I got going.
Splits: 5:28, 5:22, 5:25, 5:21, 5:15, 5:09, 5:06, 5:06, 5:08, 5:06, 5:10, and 5:17 for a 5:14/mile average on the 12 mile section. I actually felt very relaxed throughout the tempo section and didn't feel like I was straining too much. I wish I could have finished a touch stronger on that last mile but the road leveled off and my legs were pretty trashed. Glad to get this workout out a few weeks out from Phoenix. 25 miles total for the day.
Might go out later for a walk or a short run to keep the legs loose. #Kroger#WesternFamily#EpicClyde
Solid week of running once again.
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