Our schedule called for a 8 mile out and back route but Heidi W suggested a little tougher course. Figuring we got a 2 day break from running, I felt good about this option. There is a hill here in Salem that I have yet to run without stopping and I felt I was up for the challenge today. I have waited attempting this hill all year for fear that I would fail and feel bad about myself so I told Tyler that I would run it today if it killed me. So, we started out, ran to the hill (2.58 miles) and up we went!! And...........I DID IT!!! Yes, I was very tired when I got to the top but in all honesty, it wasn't that bad and I feel it will be a good preparer for Veyo. We then ran almost .75 miles flat before we turned and went up another hill into Woodland hills. From that point on, it was smooth sailing. What a beautiful morning and so nice to get out and run. I actually felt really good today and so I was glad about that!! Now, I am off to mow the lawn ( a little added exercise, yipee!!). Splits: 9:11 (very slow warm up mile, we have been liking these), 8:41, 9:27 (this is where we hit "the hill") 8:54, 9:12 (next hill), 8:17, 8:05, 7:59. AP:8:43. Nice to get 8 miles in on a week morning. Thanks to Tyler for helping with the kids in the morning so that I can run a little longer. I really appreciate it!
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