The paths had been stunning, the air was thick (it was so humid for Utah, which might make all of you runners in true humidity chortle should you had been there), and my legs determined they had been accomplished far too early.
Saturday’s 14-miler was alleged to be a confidence enhance… however as a substitute it was a really sweaty actuality test. The run had only a fifth of the elevation I’ll be tackling on race day quickly, and I completed questioning why I’m paying cash to do one thing so onerous;)
So sure, I’m nervous about my race. However I’m additionally cussed, barely delusional, and fueled by the form of blind optimism that solely runners perceive…
I feel the turkey vulture we noticed alongside the best way was ready for me to journey over a root like I normally do…

We then headed as much as Halfway/Heber, Utah, is without doubt one of the finest components of Utah. There was a automotive present occurring, so we stopped there first.


After which to the principle attraction for the Halfway go to. The brand new Ballerina Farm retailer.


It was completely lovely.


I wished to stroll round a lot slower than I did, nevertheless it was so packed (even when my image suggests in any other case) that we didn’t keep for lengthy…


A lot of the issues we wished to attempt had been offered out already (we’re going to return quickly and get there proper when it opens), however this beet salad was scrumptious, and I additionally picked up a number of the strawberry protein powder.


Fortunately, we had been capable of get loads of issues on the Halfway Bakery, which we’ve been which means to attempt many occasions. The road was out the door, however properly price it for the garlic baguettes and the raspberry lemon cinnamon roll.


Skye and I went on a scooter trip and located a bunch of untamed turkeys.


And we had our remaining night time with our French Associates, and so we did everybody’s favourite summer season night exercise: road hockey.


They’re off to see the Nationwide Parks in Utah and left us with a stack of scrumptious crepes. Our favourite.


And our Sunday concerned driving to Vernal, Utah, to go to my nephew’s mission farewell. He’s going to Frankfurt, Germany, for two years! Beck snoozed the complete assembly…


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Random, however hole is 50% off your buy at this time! I grabbed these pants, this tank, this one, this prime, and this costume.
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When was the final time a run fully humbled you?
Nationwide Parks you’ve been to and ones you need to go to?
How’s the humidity the place you’re at?
What’s the weirdest factor you’ve ever eaten mid-run… and would you do it once more?