Wow- I continue to be surprised by the fact that I am actually able to run 20 miles or more! I never knew I could do this-especially weekend after weekend. It's really cool!
So the run was fun- I parked at Goodson Rec Center and decided to break the run into 5 miles sections....I went south on High Line for 5-turned around and at mile 10 was back at the car. I was able to swap water bottles for full ones and headed north for another 5 out and back. It was nice to do this as it broke the run up and I only had to think about doing 5 miles at a time-not 20.
The cool part is my time was about 2 mins less per mile than my 26 mile run. I felt like I finally might be getting how to run so it feels like I'm rolling over my feet....It was actually easier to go fast than slower like I would normally....amazing. My thighs were a-blazin and I just kept thinking this is what it's going to take at Ironman.....
One thing I noticed about myself on the final 5 miles-when someone passed me I wanted to stop....I'm not sure what that's about- but I think it might be something I want to turn around....it would be good to get the gumption to chace after someone rather than stop...hummmmm
The weather was cool and overcast the whole time. Right when I finished running it started snowing- I love how things can work out like that!
Worked on the fuel again- 1 Mocha Gu (YUK); steamed red potatoes w/salt (not so good); peanut butter (definatly not); Vanilla Hammer Gel (love it!)
Drank 3 bottles of water......
So here's to runnin another 20
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Wow, Can hardly wait to see you on the 14th. Want to see the changes in your body. Sure there are some. Still can't immagine doing this myself. Love you. M
ReplyDeleteAWESOME, Girl. 20 miles, what fun! Can't wait til I go that far. Way to go on improving your time, too. I bet that felt great!
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