Finally got in the big ten miler. Laps were 8:05, 8:20, 8:25, 8:27, 8:24, 8:22, 8:19, 8:13, 8:19, 8:31. 8:20 average. I wasn't shooting for a pace really, just whatever felt right. By mile 8 I was starting to feel the burn and I could feel my form getting worse. I'm starting to get the point of these long runs - mile 10 was sloppy and I just wanted to finish. Hopefully I'll be able to keep it together for longer as I progress.
The left ankle, which was my problem ankle, felt fine after 2 miles again. Now the right ankle, which I also rolled 2 weeks ago, started aching a little after mile 6 or so. Sheez... So I iced the right one first when I finished. I definitely won't be entering anymore trail races again; I'm just too clutzy.
Weekly mileage cracked 30 for the first time (31.0). |