This was my first run since the marathon. I couldn't resist running in the first snowstorm of the year. The temperature was in the 30's and it snowed during much of the run, but I was dressed well for it and quite enjoyed the run. I hadn't told Larry and Wayne I was going to run so I didn't coordinate with them. I ended up going at 8:00am and they went at 7:30am. That was okay. I enjoyed a nice solo run in the snow which gave me time to think. I ended up running up to the fountain in Provo Canyon and back. My legs felt okay but not fast or strong. I still felt some tightness in my right calf and left Achilles, and my hips and quads felt a little weak, but overall I felt pretty good. I've developed nagging injuries after the past few marathons by trying to pick up too much too soon. I plan to take it nice and easy this time. I only averaged about a 10:00 pace for this run, except for a mile near the end where I picked it up for a bit and ran around 8:00/mi. I know I said I was going to take a break from the blog, and I have for a few days, but I couldn't resist running some miles, and I have to record the mileage somewhere, so I think I'll continue to blog my runs.
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