A beautiful day in Austin, TX. Temp at 6:00 AM was about 60 degrees. Humidity was kind of high, but not too bad. Karen F., Karen H., Carey, and big Tom met me and Lynn and we took off for Mt. Bonnell. Tom stayed with us until we got to the cleaners at Pecos and 35th Street, then he headed back. Tom and Karen F. are doing the Ironman in June in Idaho.
After Tom left us we ran on up Mt. Bonnell. Carey powered up the hill. Karen, Karen, and I only pushed a medium effort since we were in for the long run today. Last week I powered up Mt. Bonnell. Carey left us and headed back after the Mt. Bonnell climb, while Karen, Karen, and I headed up to 2222 and over to Shoal Creek, then down to LaMar, then back down to Townlake and up to Mopac where we started.
Then Karen H. and I ran the 10 mile loop of Townlake, pushing the last 4 miles at marathon pace. We both plan to requalify for Boston at Boston this year. Should be fun.
Then Karen F., Lynn, and I went over to Maudie's for breakfast. Man were we hungry after the run.
Overall the legs feel pretty good. I was especially happy with the plantar tendon on the right foot. |