I shifted my long run from Saturday to today (to allow for a recovery/rest day from Friday’s 10K fun run). I wasn’t feeling up for the challenge this morning because I was tired and didn’t sleep well… But still, I woke up and hit the pavement… I am glad that I did!
The starting temp was 64f and it felt great! It didn’t get hot all day, despite a clear sky! The finish temp was around 75f with a 12-16mph wind (which kept things cool). Well, I did exactly what I did the past few weeks; I placed two liters of Gatorade-water mix in a thermos cooler on my front porch… My make-shift water station worked out great! Hydration was on spot today! I didn’t have to refill my bottles until after mile #10. I stopped by the front porch and refilled the water then ate a Gu energy gel, mint chocolate flavor (yummy)!
I was doing fine up until mile #16 which is where I hit “the wall.” I don’t know what happened but my legs felt like jello and my pace suffered a bit. Each step felt like I was carrying a ton of bricks in my shoes… Blah… Well, I ate another Gu energy gel (this time, Lemon Sublime) to help out. I ended up getting to the #18 mile mark then I alternated a ¼ mile of walking then running up until the final mile where I walked about a ½ mile. I was done…
Splits:
#1 8:48 #11 10:08
#2 8:56 #12 11:43
#3 9:14 #13 10:24 13.1 split: 2:06:15 (9:38 pace)
#4 9:16 #14 11:06
#5 9:35 #15 11:58
#6 9:23 #16 13:48
#7 9:12 #17 12:50
#8 9:16 #18 13:39
#9 9:17 #19 13:24
#10 10:06 #20 14:04
20 @ 3:36:11 (10:49 pace) overall. Overall, I was very pleased with today’s run! I thought for sure that I wouldn’t make it the distance… I never felt like quitting but my legs were fatigued. I’ll have to dig down deep to get through the final 6 miles… Take care and enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
Happy running and God bless!
"Fight the good fight, finish the race, and always keep faith"
2 Timothy 4:7
Oh, forgot to add my Post-run snack: a PB&J, Nutella and banana sandwich! Yummy!
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