My family wanted to go to the Provo River Parkway trail tonight. My wife and teenage daughter wanted to walk a couple of miles, and my two younger daughters wanted to ride their bikes. I, of course, ran. At first I had to keep stopping...to use my Garmin measure how far between the round marks (every four is 1/4 mile)...to stop for a drink for my daughters...to take my youngest back to my wife because she couldn't keep up. Finally, I was able to get a continuous mile in heading up the canyon. I ran it in 7:56 trying to keep up with my older younger daughter on her bike. I was hoping it was two miles back, but it was only 1.89. I chased my daughter again and ran the first mile in 6:40, and the last 0.89 in 6:06 (6:53 pace). My legs were a little stiff and sore from the relay, but it felt good to get some fast miles (for me) in. I only ran 4 miles total (7:27/mi average), but that's okay. I really enjoyed the time with my family, and I'm not sure my legs were ready for much more.
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