Wasn't sure what to do this morning, but quickly made up my mind when I went to bed yesterday. I waited for Allie to send me my wake up text and then I got up and out the door to the oval. As I drove there, I was VERY grateful that I hadn't run outside, it was foggy - dangerous for a runner foggy which meant the air was crudd-ier than normal as well. So, the oval was perfect! Got to watch Teena, Matt and Allie come flying down, then Allie swallowed her pride and ran with slow 'ol me for around 11 miles until she had to head off for work. For a while there were even a few kids (maybe 10 years old?) that would push to pass us on the front straight away, then I would have to push to take back the lead around the corner. This went on for a few laps, then I told them the old lady was tired of having to try and run faster than they were, so would they please slow down and give me my pride. Well, it didn't work. My only only consolation was that they probably ran maybe 2 miles...so I beat them in the long run! I had a great time and I love that SO many distance runners go there on Saturday mornings to get their long runs in. besides the ones mentioned above, I got to see Peggy and Mike from running group as well as John and another guy from group (sorry, can't remember his name right now), Calvin from my Ragnar team, Pat and his friend, and John 'Rossy' from the blog as well. It's great being able to go somewhere knowing that you will probably find someone you know and that you can run with. I felt like a rock-star today, because I was running with the celebrity. All the fast people knew Allie and would say hello...yeah, I'm with the amazing runner...I'm cool! :) After Allie left I caught Pat and his friend (didn't catch his name) and finished the last about 10-12 laps with them. Had a great time and I'm glad I got up and out. Looking at schedules now it's a good thing I didn't sleep in and go when I wanted to, because I probably would've been late to the Jr Jazz game I'm supposed to coach, and I have to look pretty today - it's pictures! :) Thanks again Allie for an amazing run, the laps just flew by! No idea on AP, but I'd put it 8:50-9:00mm - ish knowing the effort. "I always loved running...it was something you could
do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any
direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt
like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and
the courage of your lungs."
Jesse Owens | 
