Hydrated Long Run

Time: 111:37
Distance: 17.19 miles
Pace: 6:29
Map

It was a bit tough getting up this morning in order to head off to McAlpine for the weekly long run. Last night was great fun, but it meant today's run could be a chore. Fortunately, I hydrated with Nuun before going to bed and this morning.

Meagan and I started from the Boyce entrance and ran to the start of the Footlocker Course for her to meet up with Pezz and me with Nick Frank. I new once Nick jumped in the pace would be a bit quicker. The 2.5 miles prior definitely allowed the body to warm up for the start of his 12 miles.

The course was nothing new as we did a loop of the course and then grabbed water. Then we did a loop down near Old Bell and once again grabbed water at the staging area. We finished with a loop of the course and an abbreviated portion before calling it a day. The pace was honest but no brutal. Since this was my down week I could tell the legs are feeling a bit fresh. The drinks last night didn't help that nor did the game of pickle ball on Thursday evening. Regardless, I hope to be ready to rock come Monday morning.

It was good seeing Mark and Alana Hadley out at the park today. Also, Sharon and Dave Koontz were out there. Alejandro Arreola was clipping along too.

Splits:
7:50, 7:34, 7:08, 7:05, 6:51, 6:34, 6:12, 6:29, 6:12, 6:09, 6:09, 6:21, 5:55, 6:04, 6:07, 5:52, 5:54