BLIZZARD! The wind was howling and the snow was blowing when I got up today. I wondered if anyone from the tribe would even show up, and figured I would cut the run short today. Well, Eddy showed up, and the two of us disappeared into the blowing snow. The north wind was brutal, but when it was at our backs the world was almost silent. Eddy got me through almost 13 miles and my first ever gu in my life at mile 9(gross), and then we were back at our cars. We took a quick picture to prove to the rest of the tribe that we were out there today. I figured I had gone this far, why not 8 more? So, I went down central on my own toward my mom's apartment 3.5 miles away. The footing was okay as long as I stayed where there was some snow for traction. There were a few icy spots and little slips but I never fell. I bagged the idea of keeping a certain pace and just tried to rock steady and not fall on my face. Made it to mom's and surprised her by knocking on the door and asking for a cup of water. She thought I had lost my mind as I did gu number two, drank some water, and took back off into the snow. She checked her weather application and informed me it was 27 degrees with 20-40mph winds and I was crazy. I felt great when I made it back to my car and had enough gas in the tank I could have easily kept going. Conclusion: gu is nasty but it is better fuel than gatorade and it doesn't upset my stomach, so I will be using it from now on. I am thinking 3 them for my marathon at miles 7,14, and 21. Average pace 7:58(YEAH I beat the 8:00 girl today) Splits: 8:54, 8:18, 8:06, 7:59, 8:10, 8:04, 7:52, 7:58, 7:53, 7:51, 7:24, 8:00, 7:49, 7:44, 7:48, 7:54, 7:46, 7:54, 7:47, 7:59
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