The Horses

Today I decided to run in the evening because as I was on my way out the door at 6am my pregnant wife began having really bad stomach pains so I stayed home to make sure she would be alright and  lil kenny (my 1yr old son) won't bother her. After my appointments and work today I started my run at 6pm. I wanted to test out my new CEP Socks so I set out for a 6 mile long run. I felt a little sluggish during my first mile then I saw a couple up ahead riding their horses. I quickly ran up close so I could study the horses form/stride as I run behind them. Each time I got near they picked up the pace. I was determined to follow them so as they went off course to climb a large hill I continued up the hill. They got away for a while but I noticed that horses are bad downhill runners so I caught up on the way down. The riders both waved and said I was doing an awesome job keeping up with the horses. I continued down the hill with good speed then realized how far off course I was! I slowed my pace a little so that I can make the right turns to get back on track. By the time I finished the entire workout I clocked 8miles at 7:30 pace. Those up hill climbs killed my pace but the motivation I got from the horses was great. I hope I see them again on my next run!