A.M. - Long run with Matt Poulsen, Jon Kotter, Nate Crayson, and Scott Keate; 20 miles at 5:57/mile pace + 5 mile cool down. Started at Scott's house at about 6:15 AM. Most of the run was on the Murdock Trail. Made water/potty stops at ~6 and ~14 and a brief stop at the turn-around at 10, then a final break back at Scott's house (~20). Matt was with us through about 8. Nate and I pulled the plug on the workout at 20 when we got to Scott's. Jon and Scott were the real heros of the day and did 5 more at ~6 minute pace.
Great run. Felt real good for the most part even though I was sucking wind more than the others. No way I could have done this thing on my own. It was great to be with good company; 4 better runners than myself. Good deposit in the training bank and good confidence booster. My legs (especially quads) are thrashed right now (more so than a hard effort half marathon). Which is kind of surprising because the course was relatively flat. I guess the 6/min steady pace for that length of time took its toll. Maybe it has a little to do with the fact that I was wearing some old shoes. But again, I'm happy with the day. Fortunate, and proud of myself, to have been able to hang with those excellent runners through 20.
I've got a tremendous amount of respect for Jon and Scott holding on for the full 25 (of course, I wouldn't have expected anything less). And Mike Nelson too, for doing it solo yesterday. They're all in great shape. Nate is in awesome shape too. And Matt will, of course, round into form soon.
Old Adios Boost
P.M. - Big Mountain ride. On the way back, extended on Wasatch out to 123000, then back home via 1300 E (~75 miles).
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