First long run for me this year. I think I did a 14 miler in February before I got sick and that has been my longest run. I met Josse, Michelle, Adam, Matt, and two other ladies that I never caught their names at the parking lot at the mouth of Provo canyon. 5:30 was a bit early for me but I managed. 80 degrees when we started
We took off at an easy pace and headed up the trail. We had a cut through restricted area where the fire was. On the way down we took the highway to avoid getting busted. I ran with Josse the whole way up and back. We ran into Phil Olsen running, and Curt Catmull marking his 1/2 marathon course. Curt told me he registered me for his race and wants me to do the bus turn around again, so I said sure. We ended up running up to the dam and coming back the same way. I stuck with Josse while the others took off to do some tempo. We took a GU at 14 miles which seemed to kick in and do the job. I need to start training with that stuff more often. The rest of the run felt good and relaxed for my first 20 miler since St. George last year. Josse kicked down the last Kilometer at 6 minute pace to finish the run. 2:37:00 for the 20.25 mile run.
We got in the river after which felt great. Then Josse had me lay down on the grass by the gas station to work on my butt and hamstring. I think it looked funny to people with her crouching over me kneeling on my butt and hamstring. One lady came and asked us if we need any help and a little girl told her mom," look that lady is beating that guy up!" It hurt like crazy but I know it helped me a lot. Thanks Josse! All in all it was a good morning. I was glad to finally get a long run in and it was nice to run with other people. (Kayano- 254 miles) | 