17 miles 2:33:00 AP: 9:04 9:25, 9:23, 9:22, 9:00, 9:18, 9:15, 9:28, 9:10, 9:10, 9:15, 9:12, 8:38, 8:38, 8:57, 8:52, 8:35, 7:32 Oh what a run! It started with my alarm going off at 4:25am. I ate and got ready. I got to the trail about 5:15am to run 5 miles before the group run of 12 miles. It was SO SO SO dark and spooky on that trail. I didn't turn my music on until on my way back. I saw 3 beautiful deer. They slowly crept onto the road. I finished the run, got a big drink and sat in my car for a few minutes until the group showed up. Oh...those few minutes in the car sure made me tired! There was a large group of gals this morning...RAD, Smooth, Bec, Kathie, Wendy, Carolyn, Karen. It is so wonderful to run with company! One of the major "things" I learned this morning on the run was I need to run more in the heat. Usually, I'm done running just as the sun is coming up. I felt so over heated today. St George Marathon starts at 6:00ish and the majority of the run is done in the sun. I need to practice more. I felt good this morning. My lower legs were a bit sore. But my breathing felt controlled and I was able to pick it up a bit on the last few miles (and didn't feel like I was going to die!!). I was surprised to see that my AP was a 9:04 - that is way faster than normal. I'm not sure if that is good or bad.
On the way home, I stopped at the gas station to buy a bag of ice. I had a good ice bath and foam rolled. I also got an hour nap! My lower legs are definitely sore this afternoon. More icing and Advil tonight.
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