A.M. - Very slow, slow long run. I'll admit it, I was not 'feeling it' today. Did my ~12-mile course twice; once doing the triangle in regular direction and once in reverse. No pep whatsoever in the legs today and I had to make a couple bit stops (which I prefer not to do). From start to finish it took over 3 hours. I guess you just have those days sometimes. At least I got some miles in though. An interesting tid-bit about today was that I ran on the courses of two in-process races today; the Rivalry Relay (on Wasatch Blvd and Little Cottonwood Rd) and the Blessed Sacrament 5K (Eastdell Dr. and 9800 S.). So I had some intermittent company. On the bright side, despite how slow I was going, I didn't get chicked or passed by anyone from either race! P.M. - Rode up Big Cottonwood to Brighton and then Guardsman's Pass to the end of the paved road. Extended a little on the way home to get in a little over 50 miles in 2:58 (~6,370 ft of climbing). Fortunately, I felt better this afternoon on the bike compared to this morning's run. I've got to say this is right up there with my favorite rides. Especially the few miles to the top of Guardsman's, its just so beautiful up there. Finished the day with a sports massage.
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