Today I was planning on going for a nice long run to see how it feels. My original plan was to do just over a half marathon, say about 13.5 miles. I mapped out a nice run along both sides of the Charles River, filled my camel back and took off. I started with a pretty easy pace and, since I've never run more than 6 miles in one go before, didn't push it too much. What I didn't anticipate for was exactly where I was supposed to cross the river. I'd never been that far along the run path, so I wasn't sure which bridge it was. Unfortunately, I jumped the gun and took a bridge that was too early. This cut my run down to a 9.77 mile run. Still, it was longer than I've done and for the most part felt pretty good. I know my technique started to wain a bit toward the end, but I tried to keep pose as best I could. I think this will help mentally on marathon day.
WOD
Run 9.77 miles
1:19 (average 8:12min miles, three traffic stops)
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I look forward to the day that I can do that kind of long distance running or even walking. You are so dedicated!!
I can't believe you actually did a long run!! I'm so proud :)
Now all you have to do is run 17 more miles and you've got your marathon!
How were your shins?
Thanks!
Yeah 17 more, about that...
My shins are fine and I'm feeling much better than I expected. I took an ice bath last night which seemed to help. My knees and feet were a little sore today, but I can walk fine and am not all that sore in my muscles which is good. Sprints today should be fun:)
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