Amazing run today

Ran over 8 miles this morning, probably close to 9. The first half of my run was full of hills, really steep, painful hills, and it was hot. But then, the next 4 miles were all flat, and I was flying. I ran the second 4 miles faster than most of my other runs that are 3-4 miles in length total. After running all those hills, being on a flat surface was incredible! Such a beautiful day too, warm, sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Got to run by a children's carnival, soccer game, tons of other runners, friends walking together, families on a stroll. Love it.