Who said Texas doesn't have hills?

Today was a 2 mile run. I ran my last 2 miles on a track and finished in 18 mins 43 seconds. Just over 9 minute miles...that's really good for me. Anyway, today I finished my 2 miles in 22 minutes. What's the difference? I ran in my neighborhood instead of the track and there were hills! Granted they weren't very high hills, but when running, the slightest incline to me seems so BIG!!! I made it, and though my pace wasn't as great as I'd like it to be, it was tolerable. I think I need to run in da hood a little more frequently to get used to it. At any rate...it was still a good run. Tomorrow is 30 minutes cross training, and Saturday I'm shooting for 3 miles! Wish me luck! :)