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| Monster ridin' my ass! So I got up this morning, and after dithering around, I finally got my gear together and drove out to a new place to run. It's another trail in town, and this one winds down by the Cedar River, the town dump (thankfully hidden), and out into the country. I haven't been on this trail since before the flood of 2008, and it has definitely been worked on--what a fantastic trail! It's just beautiful; all black top, and winding around wildflowers, trees, and beautiful bridges overlooking the countryside. There was a lot to look at, and the weather was perfect: cool, sunny, and no major wind. I began my run. I had a water bottle with a very weak orange juice/water mixture in it, and part of an energy bar, along with my trusty iPod. I was pretty much alone out on the trail, and it was very peaceful. I felt pretty good, and here's my times by each mile:
Yep. I ran the whole damn thing. Even got a little faster on the way back. I briefly stopped at mile 5 to grab a sip and chew a piece of my energy bar, and then started running again. NO WALK BREAKS. Yeah--hold your shit together--I ran the entire way. I wanted to be able to call Bud and tell him I didn't walk. I was pretty good until about mile 8, and I started feeling sore and tired. My feel hurt like hell, but otherwise I am so pleased and happy. It gave me a huge boost to know I can run that far. Now, less than 2 months to go to the half-marathon in Savannah. Speed workouts will continue and hills, too. And my longest run will be 15 miles, so I know running 13.1 can be done! Now off to eat something. I am sooooo hungry. And no gut issues to report--thank you, faux-Imodium. You are my new best friend. |
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
One Happy Camper: 10 Miler Done!
I so dreaded going out today. I have to do a 10 mile run this week, and I haven't run 10 miles in so long (seriously--at least a year) that I just wanted to cry. I thought about putting it off until Friday, but then I would have all week to think about it, and dread it even more--until it was this huge monster sitting on my back:
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Yay! That is so awesome.
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