Really good run for me this morning. I went out alone and did 15 miles from Rockville to La Verkin. My original goal was just to average around 7:30 to 7:45 pace, but after the first mile I was able to get into a good rhythm. I ended up running 1:42:33 so a 6:50 average which I was real pleased with, especially considering the PF pain and hip pain I was dealing with.
1-7:35
2-6:40
3-6:41
4-6:50
5-6:56
6-6:49
7-6:38
8-6:50
9-7:01 small hill through Virgin
10-6:56
11-7:02 rollers
12-7:18 hill up to La Verkin Overlook road
13-6:47
Half Marathon- 1:30:45
14-6:04
15-6:17
1:42:33 (6:49 average)
To pass the time I looked at the license plates of passing cars. Here is the list of the different state license plates I saw today
Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, New York (3), Illinois (1), California, Colorado (4), Texas (4), Washington, Oregon, Bonus: British Columbia, Canada
I also saw quite a bit of roadkill: 1 skunk (not much left), 2 racoons right next to each other, 1 fox, 1 rabbit, 1 field mouse, 1 tow rope that looked like a snake, which scared me.
Anyway, good run. However, I'm still somewhat concerned about the marathon in less than two weeks. I would like to get over this plantar fasciitis pain it has been the main thing bothering me.
I'm not in PR shape, but feel like I should be able to run between 2:50 to 2:55 hopefully.
Did another 4 miles this afternoon to get me to 40 miles for the week. I know that is not a lot of miles, but that has about been the max lately with the foot issues. | 