This past weekend was my longest run ever- the training schedule said 11-13 miles. The guys at Fleet Feet put together a route that was almost 13. I thought yikes!! Lynn was out of town, so I wasn’t sure how it was going to go.
This was also the last long run before the mini marathon. Again, I got up at 5am! I wanted to eat breakfast and have time to digest it. I also had a bottled water and a Gu energy pack before leaving. On the way to Fleet Feet, we dropped off water at 3 places in Cherokee Park.
The group left about 8:10. For the first few miles, I ran slightly behind the 10 min mile group (which normally runs a little faster than me). And I also had a group behind me a little bit. At around mile 6, I stopped at my first water break and got a gu energy packet and so the group pulled ahead of me. I was still feeling good, although the next 2 miles I didn’t run with anyone, but the route was busy.
I got to Seneca Park and it was packed, but I made 2 laps around. When I left the park, a girl that looked familiar from the group passed me. I followed her the whole way back. She could hear me behind her, so I think I kept her motivated and she definitely kept me motivated- although we didn’t say a word to each other until the end. It was her longest run ever too! My new Nike Plus tracker said it was 12.7 miles!
I felt really good afterwards. Less than half a mile more and it would have been the mini. I actually wished it was the mini, because I felt so good and had a great time- oh well! Only 11 more days till the mini!
Good job girl!! I wish I could have run it with you! I can’t wait until the mini! It’s going to be so much fun!!!
That’s awesome. I’m sure you’ll do great in the mini and there will be a lot more people to keep you motivated.
Nice job! You’re well prepared for a solid half marathon next Saturday.