15 Miles

Starting Line

Yesterday the three of us headed out for 15 miles. It has been awhile since the three of us have ran together.

I was excited about the new route my dad came up with. We started at his house and headed down Harrison Blvd to 21st street. Then headed west on 21st until we hit the WalMart (where we stopped for a quick bathroom and stretching break). From there we hopped on the parkway heading further west. I can't remember the mile we were at when we decided to turn around and head back east. By the time we hit Washington the wind was really hitting us so we got off the parkway and went down Washington a few blocks before crossing over into some neighborhoods. We weaved around until hitting into the parkway again. We ran a few miles east on the parkway and then turned around heading west again on the parkway ending at the botanical gardens. Whew!

Up until WalMart it went really fast. After WalMart it seemed to drag. I wasn't feeling tired or anything...more bored than anything. Running is such a mental game! Todd, on the other hand, had more issues during this run. His IT band is really giving him a hard time. When we turned down 21st street we told him to cut over and go straight to the botanical gardens where his car was. He said he didn't want to and ended up suffering the entire run. It was like watching me last year. I was feeling for him cuz I know the pain he is in. To ease the pain he compensated his running form which was really painful to watch.

Aside from Todd's issues, it was a good run. I liked the route. I just wish my mind was more in the game. Tom looked strong the entire way.

**STATS**

(Todd & Tom finished a few seconds after me)

Distance: 15.01 miles
Time: 2:39:05
Pace: 10:36/min/mile
Temperature: Can't remember but it was really windy on the parkway
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.

Finish Line