Whew! I've got to tell you, I was a little bit nervous after last week. I knew that if I could not do my long run today I was going to have some serious physical and mental problems come the 18th. But I did it! It really highlighted for me the difference between impossible and difficult. Last Saturday, I really just couldn't run anymore. Today, it was tough. But I could totally do it. And the entire time I was out there I knew I could do it.
I felt good but it was a slow run. I really need to modify my pace expectations for the marathon. I feel like those two weeks I had to take off (when I was sick) are still hurting my speed. I'm going to aim to beat last years time. That is a solid goal for where I am now. Next time I'll focus more on pace.
Let me tell you, the most difficult part of the run came after I should have been finished. Because the official distance is something like 4.92 miles. Which means I had about a half a mile to peg on after I was "finished". That was hard! Oh, such insidious thoughts! But I kept on!
I also had a tough time at mile 18. Because my long run last year was 18 miles. So I hit 18 and thought, "You did well wit 18 last year....you could stop now...."
I am a lot better with my recovery this year. I must be hydrating better of something. I'm feeling pretty good tonight, although I'm tired. To be expected, though.
So, I'm going to make it! WHEW!
2 comments:
Congratulations! That is the milestone you needed and you did it!! Way to go, Julie!
I have a big run tomorrow but I stubbed my toe during the night and it's really hurting today!! Oh the trials and tribulations we endure. So I am hoping it will be ok tomorrow morning.
You must have run around Lake Miramar 4 times then? That is really remarkable I think!
Thank you!! I'm glad to have it done! Yep, 4 times. Plus a bit. And the "plus a bit" is the really hard part!
How did your toe do today? I hate the stubbing of the toes!
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