6:00 am. Based on how the last 2 weeks have gone I woke up this morning thinking I was making one of the worst decisions of my life, but I told Ryan I would go on his long run with him and I try not to ever no show when I commit to something. We met at the Maverik and ran our normal 18 mile loop out to Utah Lake back along the River Trail though Willow Park around Thanksgiving point and back to the Maverik. We had a few contingency plans to shorten the run in case my leg started acting up but I actually felt really good the whole time. Not to say I didn't get tired towards the end but my leg held up and actually feels better now than it has in weeks. When we got back to the car Ryan needed to get an extra 2 miles in for a 20, I didn't want to push my luck and quit. Plus I told my wife I'd hurry home. Feel very happy that I got out and made myself get a long run in, almost doubled my weekly mileage on one run :). Pace wasn't horrible either. 18.15 miles in 2:10:00 around 7:10/mile avg pace.
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