I ran a total of 14 miles in 1:46:19. The overall goal was 14 miles in 1:40:00, so it was a good run, but not as good as I would have liked it to be. I hit the half-marathon mark at 1:39:11. The great thing about that is the fastest I have ever run the half is 1:38:58, so this was just 13 seconds longer. I was out on the road, so it gave me a good indication of how I am doing AND this course was mostly flat with just the slightest incline or decline for very short distances. The course I set my PR in was the SLC half-marathon held in April, and the first half of that is downhill, and it is a really good downhill. So I am pleased overall with how I did today.
It was so nice to be outside. Started out in Layton at the Tunex (had to take my car in for a repair). Based on a great idea from my even greater life partner I decided to start from there. Temperature was a wonderful 37 degrees. You might think that is cold, but when the sun is shining that is pretty near perfect. I was actually glad a breeze was blowing by mid-run! I headed east on Antelope and then southwest on Hillfield Rd. When I got to the park where the Layton Marathon ends, I basically ran the course starting at the end point down to the road the sewage treatment plant is in Syracuse, about 4000 West. I then headed back towards my house and finished the 14 miles just down the street. I was in short-sleeves and my regular running shorts and I was close to being too hot. I love days like this! : )
Total mileage for the week = 47.5 miles
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