Arch Enemy #1

This hill is my arch enemy #1. Ok that might be an exaggeration,but not too far off. This hill is painstakingly long. It is also in the beginning of my run, about two and a half miles in so I should be able to tackle, it right? I do ok, but curse like a sailor all the way to the top. I sometimes try bargaining too with the hill, but it never listens, it just remains slow and steady. It was a solo run this time, my partner was out of town. I think that adds to the pain, running solo. No one to talk to and since it is on the road, I cannot wear headphones, fear for my life and all.