It ain't Chinese algebra!

After such poor eating yesterday I felt the need to put in some miles today.  Great weather in Medford--I'm falling in love with southern Oregon and may never want to move.  Anyway, south to Phoenix, then east to the hills and south on the rolling hills to Talent run this course in its entirety for months so if felt good to try it again.  Great course due to the rolling hills, countryside views and most importantly limited traffic.  I can pretty much run in the center of the road for the middle 9 miles.

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Killer workout today.  For some reason running hills sounded like a fun idea so I started with 2 miles on the treadmill, very slow-like, but ran at 12% incline.  Then it was outside for another 6 miles.  I ran to Juanipero, west past the church, then up to the Manor.  Back down the other side to Barnett and the dog park followed by a half mile up the trail.  Turned around and came home the same way.  The Medford Manor hill is BRUTAL--it makes Lay Hill in Cedar seem tame.  Or maybe I'm just getting soft in my old age...?  1 more mile with the dog.  Glad to be done for the day.

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9 miles on the bike trail to Phoenix and then back home via North Phoenix Highway.  Felt pretty good most of the way although my sore throat doesn't want to go away.  It's starting to get a little annoying.  After getting home I ran 1.5 miles more with the dog.  It might have been a mistake to run in these shoes.  We'll see tomorrow...

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I ran a new course today that took me up Foothill Dr, towards Spano's house and west towards Providence hospital.  I turned south on Springbrook (?) and then ran through a new park I discovered near Medford Medical Clinic and finally home.  Pace was slow today as I didn't feel like doing much.

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Golf course loop ran clockwise, then 1.5 more with the dog.  I overdressed today and was burning up by the time I finished.  Maybe spring is already here in southern Oregon?  Lets hope so.

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I ran the hills of East Medford today.  I love the 4 miles going up, but the 3 miles down McAndrews is brutal on the legs.  I guess you take the good with the bad.  I really wanted to race today but the only run was a small 5K in Jacksonville and with being sick this past week I passed and just ran easy.  The temps were great as I ran in shorts and a short-sleeve shirt.  I love living in Medford.

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