RUN 1hr 38 mins 10.8 miles
The distance is a guess, I wasn't Garmined. The first loop 6.5 miles was 56 mins (8:36 pace) and felt great although it felt more like a race pace or tempo run, especially at the end. The second loop was 4.3 miles in 42 mins (9:46 pace) and was a struggle. I didn't bring fuel for a long run, so while I would have loved to continue the whole park I could feel the dehydration and lack of fuel. Should have remembered that gel I keep in the truck.
What is notable is that on the mornings I do run, I feel so much better than on the mornings I don't. My mind is crisp, fast, and alert after a run. The manuscript is easier to write, my focus stays on topic, and I get things done faster. This isn't a surprise, more of an affirmation to continue training at least a little bit for the next few weeks!
I came across a short blog today for a local woman who, if I read it correctly, ran 7o+ miles in her rest week!!! That would take me 11-some hours to do, assuming I could maintain a 9:00 pace. OK, granted, I can SBR for 11+ hours/week all summer, but at least I get some variety! And I guess I should keep in mind that she's not running 9's, probably 7-8's. So maybe only 9 hours of running for her. Only 9 hours...
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