Hey, it was great to get back to the Provo Freedom Run again on Jul 4, 2008, the last time being 1994.
Back then in 1994, I remember starting around the Provo temple, then going south on 900 East, east on Center, then back west on Center St, then north on University to the Cougar track. That was a nice downhill for the most part, and I think I got around 40 mins - I was younger back then too. It was kinda fun to see Steve Young on the course, at his football pinnacle time. (Gossip note: I think he was running with a football friend and a girl, but I don't think that girl is his current wife.)
Anyway, this time was from Kiwanis Park, north to Univ Pkwy, west to Canyon, south to Univ, south to 100 S, east and up to Center, a spur past 900 E, then back north on 900 E. That first uphill was nice to get done at the first, then get downhill for a long while. It hurt as always to run, but just keep going. I had fun doing some high-stepping in front of the family at 750 E Center (thanks for the cheering, folks :-) ), which actually got me a little tired out. That final uphill to the finish was a long drag, oof, but that last stretch to the finish was a happy thing to come to. I'm happy to say I sprinted the last 1/2 block to the end.
So, I finished with 44:24 (see
Freedom Run 2008 results). Good ol' Joel Sybrowsky of course showed the way with his 40:30 or so - what an animal! I'm happy with what I did, and I think this was my fastest 10k since 1994 - wow, especially considering that me and other young whipper-snappers hiked Timp the day before; yes, I'll say we're pretty awesome.
Alright, now to relax a little more, but not too much - gotta keep the active edge to be able to keep up with our almost 2-yearold twins along with the others, and be able to hike more montanas !
Freedom Run 2008 results
