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Hardesty

May 1, 2013 (Night)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: high 60s

Comments:
Had a LOT more energy going into Hardesty this week, compared to last. No zyrtek.

After a 71 ascent on Saturday with Matt, I was itching to do a more "honest" effort. Didn't push it initially, but I did roll the flat(ish) segments faster. Before I knew it - after "segment 2", I was on PR pace. So I did push it more aggressively over the past 2 mi. Thought there might've been a chance to break 58, but wound up with a 58:26.

Climbing felt good. Focused on the "L elbow + R push", and being wider on the L.

Descent: allergies hit progressively on the way down, but not terrible. L lateral foot got a little sore, so I think the ankle is re-stiffening...

Felt good to have a good effort up there!

Post-run: went to Max's. Had a little FB exchange w/Jordan: we're going to "tentatively hang out" next week. She's racing at the Oregon Twilight and is busy all week, per her email. Told her I was going to Max's and gave her my #.

Wound up having a brief, fun "text fest" - her at home, me at Max's. It was weird though: my first such "fest" with a woman since Chelsea, so I had this weird feeling. Had to tell myself that this is a normal/OK thing to do. Nevertheless, I tried not to be "flirty": not interested in another "pseudo-relationship"!