This morning's run was great, I loved it. It was the most miles I have done in a while although it wasn't non stop. I met up with Bob and Dixie at 5:30. Actually I was a couple of minutes late, they were just leaving so I said I would catch up with them. Bob was going to do 21 miles but with two out and back runs, and he said he was going to run between 9:00 and 9:30. It took me 4 miles to catch up to them, so they were not going at the pace they had planned. There were two versions of the story as to whom was speeding up, Bob's version and Dixie's version. Anyway, we did slow down for the trip back to finish the first 9 miles. Some more people had shown up, so after a few minutes we headed out again, this time with Nelson and Raj, as well as Bob, Dixie and I. Dixie and I turned back after 3 miles because I figured that 15 miles total would be good for me, although 18 miles was tempting me. We did pick up one of the miles to a 6:58 which felt great. After getting back from the 15 miles I saw Keith who had just finished his track workout and was going on a short cool down run. So, I went with him for the final 1.38 miles for me. So, overall it was a pretty fun morning. The weather was great and there were lots of people to talk with. I didn't even get a chance to turn on my ipod. Spent a little time after the run at social hour and then headed home. Jenny had made some very delicious French toast with vegan sausage links and sliced up strawberries on the side. What an awesome way to wrap up the morning. But then things kept on getting better. I could go on but now I'm straying from running :)
Average pace: 8:38 | 