This morning it was 32 degrees but it felt like it was warm because of no wind. I met Bill M. at Century High School to run together for nice long run on the Pocatello Marathon Course. Then traveled to Inkom to pick up Terry and Lowell great runners that have done a ton of marathons. They were just planning on running 13 miles so we left their car around a housing area close to this distance on the course. We then drove up to the Pocatello Marathon course (Crestview Rd). and started the decent downward. Bill and I stayed at a comfortable pace around the low 7's up to 7:30's. Great conversation the whole way. Then I started pulling away from Bill at mile 15 until the finish. I really felt good the last 7 miles of rolling hills with splits of (7:56, 7:09, 6:58, 7:08, 7:23 "Century hill climb", 7:12, 6:55). Century hill felt like a piece of cake. After I got to the car I ran back to find Bill and then finished with him. Overall a great run with a great friend which is what it's all about. Bill is a wonderful runner and a wonderful person. Thanks Bill. Then I went home and mowed my grandpa's lawn. Went to my daughters volleyball game. Then did yard work till the evening. Total Mileage for the run. 22.11 miles in 2:46 at a 7:32 overall pace. Never did I ever think I would run this course again since my accident. I'm so blessed and so emotional about the run. I love this course because its been good to me. Thank You Lord.
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