Long run Friday. I am hiking Timp tonight, so I had to move the long run to today. I started running at 5:30 and pushed the pace a little so I could make it home in time to take my mom to the airport by 9. Beautiful morning, new music on the ipod, so had some great motivation (strange how music can do that) . Ran my new "Alpine loop," this run is becoming a favorite. At mile 7 something new happened to me, I tripped! Went right over a ledge in the side walk and went face first! I was fine, but it kind of gave me a shock. Good thing I was running slow enough, that fall felt like slow motion. A bunch of cars saw me, but I got back up and ran. The goal of the run was to rarely stop. Every three miles I would stop and take in fluid. Today I tried Hammer Nutrition "Heed" drink, it was a little different. That drink does not have too many electrolytes in it, it has protein, and not too much sugar. I actually liked it, it didn't leave me with the quesy feeling Gatorade often does. The Hammer Gel was not my favorite though. AP of today's run: 8:24! I was proud of myself. Came home and jumped right into an ice-bath, it felt soooo gooood. Happy Friday everyone! If you are looking for a good tune to run to, my favorite hit for today was, "Fireflies" by Owl City.
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