I have run 1/2 marathon distances a number of times, but never on pavement. It has always been on trails and going mountain pace.

I attempted this a week ago, but got rained out.

So, I tried again. This time I started at Big Springs Park and ran down to Orem. It was great for the first 9 miles – nice easy pace. I’m not fast. But then the last 4 were hot and exposed. Why did I do this in the middle of the day?!