Ran to work and back. Nice way to commute. Coming home was easier than going there. I felt stronger and better fueled. Also in the morning I had some stomach issues and was in a frantic search for a restroom at one point during the run.
I paced Bailey and Jamie in the 1 mile when I got to work. Nice 10 mile warmup and then a 7min/mile. I felt pretty weak but was able to pull it together and get both of them to their 7:15 goal. Jamie needed some strong encouragement at the end to keep it going but he made it in 7:10.
I pass a large garden on the corner of Miller st. and Cockrell on the way. So far they have cabbage for sale.
Water refilling is a issue on the return trip. It will be hot and there are no parks or visible water spiquots. At about 4 miles in , I walked into McCulloms seafood and asked to buy some sweet tea to go. The nice lady at the counter took my bottle and without hesitation filled it with ice and then sweet tea. "Free of charge" and in southern style called me "sweetie and sweetheart" through the process. That hit the spot. Southern sweet team is very sweet and almost too much so for running. It tasted so good and my pace picked up.
I met Jon at the church and ran the remaining 3 miles home with him. He brought me orange gatorade which also hit the spot. | 