LineUpAndWait

Perfect day with no wind.  Got 10 miles in this morning before a busy day.  Last week was a little light on the miles.  This week needs to be 50+.  So today was a good start with great conditions.

1 mile warm up @ 8:56.

Then 8.5 miles. AP 8:12

8:20 / 7:55 / 8:09 / 8:19 / 8:23 / 8:18 / 8:09 / 8:20 / 7:44 pace for last .5

Half mile trot to finish.

TM

TM

Wet, cold, and rainy outside for the next few days.  Wanted to get my long run in before the weekend but didn't want to go out in the weather.  Decided around 8pm to give the TM a try.  I wasn't looking forward to 20 miles on the TM.  I only lasted 11 miles.  So I still have that monkey on my back to do a long run either Friday or Saturday.

I can't believe I actually did this today.  When I started out this afternoon I was sure I would only get a couple of miles in before turning around and calling it a day.  My hips were very sore and tight.  I questioned wether or not I should even be doing a long run this week because I was so fatigued and sore.  For the first time in a long time I was worried about injuring myself.

I started out really slow and that's pretty much how the whole run went.  Things felt better after 3-4 miles so I just kept on going.  It was a bit cool at times but being outside instead of on a TM was nice and kept me going.

Couldn't believe how hungry I was when I finished.  Ate everything I could find while taking an ice bath.  Egg sandwich, slice of pizza, apple pie with ice cream (yes...sitting in ice water eating ice cream. I'm still cold).