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better than an iPod…

… is a real, live running partner.

The other day I wrote about bloggers getting dates from their blog. But I think the real trend might be bloggers getting together for runs!

Last week Chelle met up with Alison for two runs through Central Park … and today, I met up with Beast for a 20-mile run across the George Washington Bridge and into Palisades Interstate Park.

at the 10 mile mark

It was a good tough run. Very scenic and hilly, with only one water stop. I was definitely lagging when it came to the biggest hill, a steep 375-foot ascent. I tend to be a terrible uphill runner for some reason. But I’m a great downhill runner — I just open up my stride and glide. In any case, I kept up well and actually led the way most of the last few miles. I suspect it would have been a different story if Beast hadn’t biked 118 miles (!) the day before, though…

We flew the last mile and half over the bridge, with a total time of 2:55:31, an 8:47 pace. Nice.

UPDATE: Beast’s writeup on the run.

(different crops on that photo here and here)

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