TT: 3:38:09
AP: 9:51
We are going to Park City as a family for fall break. I knew that being gone for 3-4 hours for a long run would not be conducive to a happy family. So today was the lucky day.
I always struggle mentally the first half of a long run, then feel great the second half. That is how it was today.
I started right after my kids left for school. I got a new audio book and listened to it until mile 11, then turned on music.
For my own records...the course:
300 N - Manilla Elementary - Silo Road - Canyon Road - golf course trail - highland park drinking fountain - No County Blvd - roamed through Alpine - hit the everflowing drinking fountain - roamed through Highland - hit the everflowing drinking fountain again - SR 92 - No County Blvd
I felt alright during the run, but was very slow. When I hit mile 15, I kept thinking, "I'm only half way through...regarding the race"....those aren't good thinks! I think my biggest issue for this 50k next weekend will be mental toughness. But my only goal is to finish.
After run thoughts: I kept moving. I have tendancy to lie around and be lazy after races/long runs. But today, I kept moving and I feel good. The tops of my feet are sore....I think I tied my shoes too tight.
Also, I'm so sick of drinking water after races/long runs, that I have a tendency to drink a lot of coke. And it always tastes really good!!! I'm going to take tomorrow off and then run Friday and Saturday in PC. I hope these legs can make it.
I'm rambling!
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