The paths have been stunning, the air was thick (it was so humid for Utah, which might make all of you runners in true humidity chuckle for those who have been there), and my legs determined they have been achieved far too early.
Saturday’s 14-miler was presupposed to be a confidence enhance… however as a substitute it become a really sweaty actuality verify. The run had only a fifth of the elevation I’ll be tackling on race day quickly, and I completed questioning why I’m paying cash to do one thing so onerous;)
So sure, I’m nervous about my race. However I’m additionally cussed, barely delusional, and fueled by the type of blind optimism that solely runners perceive…
I believe the turkey vulture we noticed alongside the best way was ready for me to journey over a root like I often do…
We then headed as much as Halfway/Heber, Utah, is without doubt one of the finest elements of Utah. There was a automotive present occurring, so we stopped there first.
After which to the primary attraction for the Halfway go to. The brand new Ballerina Farm retailer.
It was completely lovable.
I wished to stroll round a lot slower than I did, however it was so packed (even when my image suggests in any other case) that we didn’t keep for lengthy…
A lot of the issues we wished to strive have been offered out already (we’re going to return quickly and get there proper when it opens), however this beet salad was scrumptious, and I additionally picked up a few of the strawberry protein powder.
Fortunately, we have been capable of get loads of issues on the Halfway Bakery, which we’ve been that means to strive many instances. The road was out the door, however effectively price it for the garlic baguettes and the raspberry lemon cinnamon roll.
Skye and I went on a scooter experience and located a bunch of untamed turkeys.
And we had our closing night time with our French Pals, and so we did everybody’s favourite summer season night exercise: avenue hockey.
They’re off to see the Nationwide Parks in Utah and left us with a stack of scrumptious crepes. Our favourite.
And our Sunday concerned driving to Vernal, Utah, to go to my nephew’s mission farewell. He’s going to Frankfurt, Germany, for two years! Beck snoozed your complete assembly…
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Random, however hole is 50% off your buy at the moment! I grabbed these pants, this tank, this one, this high, and this gown.
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When was the final time a run fully humbled you?
Nationwide Parks you may have been to and ones you wish to go to?
How’s the humidity the place you’re at?
What’s the weirdest factor you’ve ever eaten mid-run… and would you do it once more?
