I ran an extended Orem loop this morning, 8.26 miles in 1:09:19 (8:24/mi). Mile splits were 9:09, 8:53, 8:12, 7:56, 8:12, 8:40, 8:23, 7:56, 0.26 mi in 2:00 (7:50/mi). I miss my morning running buddies, but I guess running alone builds character...kind of like digging holes. It was great to run with Nathan at noon today. Cory is backing off running to try and get his foot healed. He was in the fitness center and we missed him coming out with us. It was a nice day today, but it was a little hot with the temperature around 90'. I knew the pace would be pretty fast running with Nathan. We ran out together until the big hill and then Nathan easily pulled away. He waited at the top for me and we ran back together until the second overpass. From there he gradually pulled away and finished well ahead of me. My watch (my everyday Timex Ironman, no Garmin today) fell out of my locker and reset when it hit the floor, so I don't have my exact time. I remember it being around 38:00 for the 5 miles (7:36/mi) so I'll just go with that.
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