Took off from home. First mile felt like 9:30....Garmin says 8:45. Hmmm....I feel good.
Head north on my usual long run route...all uphill. Consistently under 8:45. Some 8:30s. Some 8:20s. Gees. Even on the steep hills. I feel good.
My quads have been sore since cross training on Tuesday. But I feel good.
I ran 7 on Sunday, 8 on Monday, 12 on Wednesday. Lifted weights on Thursday (which I haven't done in years). But I feel good.
Mile 5 comes quickly...do I turn around and make it a 10miler? Nah. I feel good.
Mile 6 comes and goes, mile 7 also. Do I turn at mile 8 and make it a 16-er? I feel good.
Mile 9...guess I'll head home. I only brought two small bottles of Tailwind and one Stinger waffle and it's getting warm. I feel good.
Mile 12 I finally feel my quads are not 100% but overall I feel good.
Mile 17 with one mile to home. I push gently...8:17. I feel good.
18 miles in 2hrs35min. Hmm. I guess sometimes the road isn't as expected.
And a picture to finish out the post. Sentry sitting on my lap by the pond. We love New Mexico!
OH My goodness!! YOu are so awesome! I love those days when they go better than expected! Way to go!
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