Another 16 miler to add to the training log for Boston.  A gorgeous morning with some speedy friends who kept me on my toes.  

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At about mile 11 we were all ridiculously thirsty and none of the drinking fountains on the trail were working.  It was like a March 22nd Miracle because just around the bend the nicest guy was setting up water coolers and gave us some cups to fill up with perfectly chilled water.  It couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.  

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We finished with an average pace of 7:39 and my legs were pretty spent by the end.  I just remind myself that this is just a natural part of the peak weeks of marathon training.  Your legs should be tired and heavy at this point because that means you worked them hard exactly when you needed to and you will rest them properly during the taper exactly when you need to.

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Had some breakfast and a few hours later a salad with a turkey burger, cranberries, feta, almonds and a sweet potato with guac.  Yes, I do in fact add guacamole to every food that I eat these days.  Next up, it is going on my eggs.  

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We’ve been on a mission to find the coolest parks in town.  This pirate ship one is ranking pretty high on our list!

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Our night entertainment sent us up to the University of Utah to watch the Pac 12 Women’s Gymnastics Tournament.  

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These athletes… WOW.  

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I just want to brag about my amazing friend TOBY…  she completed (rocked) her first 50 MILER!!! She even did it two hours faster than her goal time!! She inspires me big time.  And buffalo kind of scare me.  

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HAPPY SUNDAY!!! 

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Your run routes are gorgeous!
And you rocked your long run pace!

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I swear Utah has some of the best views ever. I hiked for the first time yesterday morning in a year and remembered how much my legs love the trails not to mention the views are amazing! I know where I’m gonna be every weekend. Happy Sunday!

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What a fine Saturday! I’m going to put it on my list to go see a gymnastics meet.:)

I put guac on everything, too!<3<3<3

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You live in a beautiful place to go running, I must say! And when you say your legs are heavy and tired, do you mean the same feeling after an intense pylo HIIT routine or legs day, the jello-like feeling? For some reason I could never run long enough to feel like that–I always get blisters on my feet before that happens!

Are you usually sore the next day with runs like these?

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Great job on your long run, amazing! I love the area that you run, it’s so pretty. I wish I had trails like that around me!

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Good job to your friend and you.!! Both rocking long tough runs. :)
Happy Sunday to you too.!!

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I can’t get over the mountains every time I see them in your pictures! I used to LOVE watching gymnastics on television as a kid. I was never flexible but I loved to see the routines, especially in the Olympics.

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LOL is Brooke holding a selfie stick or some kind of noise maker???

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wow, a 50-miler is impressive! and shaving TWO HOURS off an expected finish time?! incredible. congrats to your friend!

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That’s a killer pace for a 16- looks like you are on point for a sub 3. Very exciting!

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I agree!!! That sub-3 is in the bag.

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Yes, in deed!!! You rocked those 16 miles!!!! I agree, definitely a sub-3 in a couple of weeks!!! Exciting!!!

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Am I missing something? Wouldn’t a 7:39 avg. pace equate to a 3:20 marathon?

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Most likely that isn’t her race pace, long runs are usually ran at a 30sec or minute slower pace……. I bet she pulls the sub 3 out! I only wish I could run that pace! My fastest half marathon time is 2:08:14… of course I am 40+ and only running for 2 years… I admire runners like her!

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Happy Sunday to you! It’s a beautiful cool spring day here in New York. If my knee cooperates I’ll be running at the beach for 8 miles. I’m pre icing now. Lol.
I’m fascinated by gymnastics. My boyfriends 9 year old daughter can do things on a balance beam that just amaze me.

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That water was a pretty serious miracle! I don’t know how many times I’ve been on a long run and wished for something like that! I agree that running with speedier friends is nice once in a while as a challenge! Getting pretty excited for you for the next few weeks!

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Great job on your long run, and congrats to your friend on the 50 miler! I love antelope island, but the bison scare me, too…I’ve considered doing the half there, though.

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Oh wow, I can only dream of doing a 16 miler at that pace! You really do inspire me to keep training (cheesy I know!). That was also so nice of that guy, living in London I don’t see many random acts of kindness! :-)

Also, where did you get your great orange top from? I love how bright it is!

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that is a march miracle!

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Beautiful views! I think your blog makes many people want to move to Utah (it’s become one of my top 5 places I want to visit, now!)

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That view is beautiful! Sounds like you are Ready to crush boston :) can’t wait to cheer you on and see how you do! And yay for march miracles!

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Thanks for the shout out Janae! I’m so grateful for all the awesome cheerleaders who have supported me along the way…YOU! It was an amazing day, but I can hardly walk this morning. Ouch!

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Congrats Toby! You are awesome! What an amazing accomplishment!

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Great job on your long run- what an awesome pace! I love all the bright pink tops you and your running buddies are wearing, the colors are so spring-y!

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I run with water on runs as low as six miles. I never could run without water. You are a machine..

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Wow – do a lot of people run that route for that guy to randomly be setting up water coolers?…or is he stalking you guys? :)

Do you have any recommendations for compression socks – type, brand ?

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Nice long run!! I think that is so sweet that some random person sets up a water cooler for anyone that needs it!

I’ve only seen buffalo in the zoo so seeing them out in that field is just so cool!

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This post reminds me of when I did a 22 miler and none of the water fountains were working…the nicest running group let me have some water, gatorade, and peanut butter filled pretzels. Which were really great fuel.

I have run into cows mid-run and been terrified….so I can’t imagine buffalo!

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That pace is crazy for a long run! Way to go! And congrats to your friend! I can’t ever imagine running more than a marathon. That distance kills me!

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I love gymnastic meets!! Wow a 50 miler! That is incredible! Way to go Toby!

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My husband saw buffalo while out on his bike ride yesterday! Lol he said he looked over and was like…well hello buffalo :) buffalo in Amish country…you wouldn’t think…

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Happy Sunday to you! What a beautiful run! I woke up early because my nephew stayed the night and we went out to get some yummy face pancakes for breakfast. Now I’m back home for a nap- kids are tiring!!! Gonna do a slow and easy run later today!

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Guacamole + eggs is sooooogfood! You have to try it!!

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Great run for you today! Well done. That is so funny you see buffalo on your run. I can’t imagine running 50 miles. After my rubbish run today, I’m struggling to make 5.

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FYI Avocado and eggs is AWESOME! You have to try it!!

Sounds like things are coming together for Boston … so excited for you!

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Buffalo! That pirate ship is so good!

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What a perfect day!!! Boston is almost here – woo hoo!!!! :)

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Another great training run for Boston! And guacamole on eggs actually sounds wonderful! That pirate playground is the coolest :) Happy Sunday to you!

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I hope that water man knows that he is a saint! ;)

That park IS looking pretty cool!

And…way to go Toby! Congrats! That is awesome!

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Four things:
1. You are a speed demon! Like seriously, can I be you??!!
2. That salad…I’m drooling! Your salad talents are unparalleled, sister.
3. Please oh please can I tag along the next time you go to this park? Amazing!! (I guess I’ll bring the kids to play in it too haha!)
4. Please tell me you swung by the dental school while you were up there too…;)
5. Oops, I guess 5…I cried when I had to put scrubs on instead of gym clothes last Thursday morning. #rideorcry

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Gymnastics is so amazing! I could never do moves like that. Also, you are so fast! I hope that I can someday be CLOSE to how fast you run your miles!
have a great day!

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Nice job on the run, Miss Thing. You are SO strong now.

I think there is great karma out there for the water elf. So kind! It gives you the warm fuzzies.

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Eggs & avocado on toast is the best!! (…”are” the best maybe?) I love spreading the avocado on and topping it with scrambled or boiled eggs. So good.

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Your running routes are incredibly beautiful! My running routes are still packed with a lot of snow and ice. Nova Scotia got hit very hard this year so Boston training has been a challenge, but I am getting it done. :)

I have those exact same compression socks as your friend. :)

I really hope to see you at Boston at some point, although I realize you will have tons of fans and meet ups. I know you will rock your marathon and I can’t wait to hear all about it!

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that pace for a long run is something out of my wildest dreams! and those skies. amazing.

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What a beautiful morning for a run! Gorgeous :)
I’m in awe of the 50 miler’s !! AMAZING!

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That’s such beautiful scenery! And I love the story about the water coolers. God’s always watching out for us. ;)

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WOW 2 hours faster than she had expected? AMAZING job TOBY!!

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Guacamole in eggs sounds amazing.

Also, I love gymnastics. It is one of my biggest regrets that I never picked it up again when I moved as a kid.

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Congrats on a great long run! And that salad looks delicious!

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