Today's long run was 90 minutes. And it was in the low 50's with low, grey clouds. Really, perfect conditions for a long run. But it was cold. And I'm done with cold. We had a cold winter and then a long, gloomy, schizophrenic spring. This past week it finally felt like summer. 80's and even 90's (which I don't mind for the first few days). I had on three top layers today. really? yes, really! But I was glad for my Sugoi "magic jacket" as the raindrops started to fall on our last lollipop.
Brilliant idea for a long run. We did three "out and back loops" each in a different direction today. Team in Training does an amazing job in thinking out how to reach a wide variety of abilities when they do their training. And this workout was good for the mind - it made the 90 minutes feel much easier. And the first loop had the most uphill - so it was the hardest. 15 minutes out, 15 minutes back to the starting point, the TNT coaches, captains, and supplies. Supplies? Gu, gatorade, bagels. Pretty much anything you could want! A chance to regroup and then head out again for the second 30 minute out and back. I had good, steady running partners today in Ellie and Will. It was a good run.
And then I had coffee with Ashley and Denise - the two friends who encouraged me to get involved with TNT. We went to Dogtooth - a great, local, neighborhood coffee shop!
This afternoon I am headed to my second home :-), the Colorado Running Company! They are celebrating 10 years this weekend and I'm helping out at the Team in Training Table. I can't think of a better place to spend a gloomy afternoon!
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