Getting a Little Bit Faster

I really think riding my bike is making me stronger and faster. Today I did my 5.1 mile HILLY canyon route, of which I ran 2.7 miles, in 1 hour and 17 minutes. I usually do it in 1 hour and 25 or 30 minutes. I challenged myself to run up the biggest hill on the route and was able to make it just shy of the top. It felt great. I used to have trouble walking up that hill a few years, and about 35 pounds, ago. I was going to do a longer route and run more, but then decided to save my legs for tomorrow. I am planning to do my 4.4 mile downhill run in the morning.