Slackersauce

Four really hard miles. We went late and it was hot. My running mojo was just not in sync today. Today's high was bunk. gh 

New shoes today. It's amazing what a difference they make. I guess I didn't realize how trashed my other ones really were but when I got the new ones I noticed my old ones have completely worn down tread. I think I've been in denial on how bad they were. 

Ran switch backs up NC and then waited for Erin at the top. Stacie came running up behind her and so we talked at the top for a minute then Erin and I ran up the trail for a bit and Stacie took off in a different direction. Erin was running extra slow today. Then when we turned around and started running back down NC, she stepped it up to 9:30's..whaaaa???? I asked her what got into her and she said "I just want to be done." Well..whatever works. I was happy to see that speed in her though, maybe she's on her way back to at least the 10's. When I got to the light, I saw Stacie turn the corner and run home, I had to wait for the light so I was a bit behind her, she must have been going pretty fast. So Good Job Stacie! GET High. 

Ran the hills at Flat Iron just to mix it up. Pretty good run I guess, not too memorable. Get High. 

We left at 4:45 am & drove up to the park and ride. Neither of us could bare the thought of another NC run, we needed a change of scenery. I love running Dimple Dell, its my favorite. It was dark, windy and a little creepy when we got started, we kept our music off and stayed together. Erin has a way of freaking out and then she freaks me out. Not in a super scary way, we laugh while we panic a little. :) When we turned off of Dimple dell, there was a strong head wind that was brutal. I was running ahead of her the whole time and at every mile I would stop and wait, then run ahead again. When I got to the school {6 miles} there were two deer that leaped across the lawn, I knew that would freak Erin out so I turned around just so I could watch her reaction. It didn't disappoint. She stopped dead in her tracks then started to frogger across the street to avoid them.  I could see the panic on her face in the distance and I stood there and just laughed. Once the "demon" deer ran off she started to run again. Comical. Then when we turned up onto 20th, it started to sprinkle..then rain..then down pour..then hail..then go back to crocodile raindrops. I was ahead of her but I was giggling while I was running at the thought of her freaking out. Ha! But it felt good. I was tired of the dry warm headwind. We finished down by IFA where Scott picked us up. [Thanks Scott!] And we were soaking wet. It never stopped down pouring. Get High!

Three with Scott. 9:45 avg. I was just trying to do an easy 3 bc my legs are a bit tired from yesterday. Scott claims it was all he could do to keep up with me. Whatever. I don't believe him, but it makes me happy anyway. Now we're going to be doing yard work so I guess I'll consider that my cross for the day. Get High friends. It's good for you!