I really enjoyed this morning's run. The weather was perfect, and my legs actually felt a little zippy this morning. Larry, Wayne, Kent and I started by running the water tank hills as we normally do on Wednesday. I had decided I wanted to run the five hills in under 16:30 this morning so was mentally ready to start working when we reached the bottom of the first hill. I pushed at an effort level I hoped to be able to hold steady all the way to the top, and then I just held it all the way to the top. I felt pretty strong the whole way and finished in 15:54. Wayne and I added a little distance at the top and then joined Kent and Larry for the easy paced descent. I pushed the last half mile again from 400 E down to Main Street on 1600 North. My legs felt fresh and I felt fast. As I passed Carol Clegg and another lady walking up the sidewalk I asked them if the mountain lion was still chasing me. I averaged 5:41/mi pace for the 1/2 mile. Wayne wasn't far behind at about 6:10/mi pace. As we were cooling down Wayne suggested, joking I think, that we ought to go another four miles. I had time and I've been wanting to get in more mileage so I asked if he was serious. We ended up running another four miles on the Lindon loop at about 8:40/mi average pace. Larry grabbed his bicycle and came along with us. It felt good to run strong this morning, especially after having tired legs the past couple of days. I feel sorry for the people that slept through this awesome part of the day when they could have been out running or walking or bike riding or in some other way enjoying the amazing bodies and beautiful world our Heavenly Father has given us. I feel very grateful this morning.
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