College Loop (backwards): 6 easier miles this morning with a temp of 20 degrees and winds making the wind chill at 10 degrees. IT was pretty cold but I got my miles in and averaged a 7:41/mi pace over the route. I ran the loop backwards because I thought it would be better with what direction the wind was coming from. Running the Woodland mile in reverse was pretty hard the hill is a lot steeper this direction and then I had the wind in my face as well but when I turned to go west again the I was pretty well protected so overall the choice to run that route that direction was a great call on my part. Overall the route is a lot easier running it this way I think but when it's that cold and windy you have to protect yourself.
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