YES!!!! A new personal best!! I was hoping, but I wasn't sure if it would actually happen today. Thankfully, the weather cooperated, for the most part. We got lightly rained on for a bit (but the marathon, which was farther up the mountain, got poured on), but the cooler temperatures felt great for running. Not so great waiting at the finish line for my sis and my hubby, though :) The race came down Provo Canyon and down University Avenue in Provo. Down the canyon was great - lots of downhill. Once we hit University Avenue, though, it was mentally challenging, at least for me. That was the last 6 1/2 to 7 miles. It is just a LONG STRAIGHT road. . .need I say more? They had the traffic very well controlled for the race, so kudos go out to all the help. I thought the aid stations were very well placed and well stocked, too. Not necessarily my favorite race, but I'm so excited to have set a new PR today! I also came in 6th in my age group, just missing placing by 1 1/2 minutes. I'm quite pleased :) Now to recover and get ready for Ragnar next weekend. . . :)
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