Even though we waited until 9:00am to run, it was still only about 11° when Larry, Wayne, Kevin and I started our run. At least it was sunny and not windy. We weren't sure what route to run...which can at times lead to an adventure. We started out running our normal Lindon loop, a.k.a. the Tri-City loop as it passes through Orem, Lindon and Pleasant Grove. As we started north up 400 E in Lindon, Wayne had the bright idea to keep running up the hill. We ended up running well over a mile up some relentless incline all the way to Battle Creek park. After a brief break to talk to some camo-dressed AirSoft gunners preparing to do a little human hunting, we started back down the hill. We followed Battle Creek Dr. all the way down to Locust Ave. which we then followed all the way to Lindon Park and back on our normal route to home. The combination of approaching 40 miles again this week, pushing hard yesterday afternoon, and running the big uphill left my legs feeling like I was at mile 24 of a marathon. I went into survival mode and locked into a rhythm that got me home. We were talking that hill miles and winter miles somehow ought to count more. We also mutally shared our appreciation to each other and how much better running is when in the company of great running buddies...and I've some of the best.
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