16 miles in 2:20:56, 8:48/mi, HR 143 (4 miles road & 12 miles trail) & stretching. My very first back-to-back long run days. Okay, so today might not appear too terribly long to some and the total for both was only 40 miles, but considering that my legs didn't want to run 16 feet today much less 16 hilly miles, I'm chalking this up as a success. Another 3600' of elevation change added to 5600' yesterday equals hamstrings and quads that stopped complaining....and working....hours ago. Trying to wrap my head around the fact that an 8:48/mi average is probably okay for today's run. Now what does the 3+ hours I spent mowing (more like haying) the lawn and the 2+ hours I spent pulling the yearly tractor maintenance qualify as? All done before the run, because I knew it wouldn't get done afterwards. I think tomorrow will be an easy day. | 