Ran in Starkey Park this morning. Arrived about 6:30 and waited in a long line of cars to get in as the park is now opening at 6:30 instead of 6:00. Felt really cold at the start, it was in the low 40's, literally just got this cold over night, haven't eased into it yet. But, after about 2 miles it felt a lot better. My back was a little sore from hauling out a new pool cover the night before and my legs were a bit sore also. I had started out running with 2 other guys but went so slow I quickly lost sight of them. At the 4 mile point, I stopped for a drink and to stretch out a little bit. A bunch of other runners showed up and I ran with them for the next two miles (David, Jamie, Diane and some others), but then they all turned back. Went out to just after 7.5 mile point and turned around. Finally, the miles started flowing more easily. Picked up the pace until the second to last mile where I backed off a bit, then picked it up for the last mile to see how fast I could run after 14 miles, pretty pleased to come in under 6:00 (5:57). Average pace: 7:46 I was pretty happy to get in 15 miles, because at the start of the run I was seriously considering cutting the run a lot shorter, glad that I didn't do that. Spent some time chatting a bit at the social hour and then headed home for some delicious home made french toast (made with homemade bread!)
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