Runtex to Barton Springs

The north group has been begging Karen for a run to Barton Springs for weeks. Finally she treated us with a surprisingly challenging 20 miler that end up at Barton Springs. The south group joined us and did some MGP while we logged some base miles. I ran in my new Asics and of course Karen was freaking since I had never worn them. They were fine - could use a little more cushion in the left forefoot but otherwise great. I ran with Karen the whole way - we would take turns pushing the pace a little and at mile 17 she suggested we just ease up a little and finish the run. Right Karen...she picked up the pace the whole way. I hung on pretty well but decided that I'm not about to waste a kick on some base miles so I let her go for the last 1/2 mile. Barton Springs was awesome!!! The cold water felt so darn good. Afterwards, I went to Whole Foods and had a breakfast taco and raspberry square and water. Indulged with a 90 minute massage. Had a kind of crappy nap prior to going to work. However, I will say the compression socks I put on immediately after the soak at Barton Springs and again for work work great - much less leg fatigue.