August 7, 2011. That is the last time I had a legit "long run" that wasn't a race. The run was so bad I pretty much decided from then on my runs would be solo and on my own terms. Finally today I got to have my long run... and it was completely awesome!
I did a dress rehearsal of my marathon relay outfit and am relieved that it was very comfy, cute and not too warm/not too cold. We just made my headband for that race this afternoon, so I'm all set! The weather was gorgeous, a lovely fall morning with oak leaves covering my running paths. Also covering the paths were people! Walkers, dogs, fellow runners. For the most part everyone was very friendly, too!
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| Headband break time ... with rum! |
The run itself was pretty darn good! At first I thought it was going to be fabulous, then I thought it wasn't. I paused a mile into stretch out my tense legs. Once that was done I was back to fabulous. I stuck with the 4:1 ratio throughout the entire run, and amazingly my running pace didn't slow, it only got faster! Hot dog! I was only planning on doing 6 miles, since it had been so long since I did legit training ... but then figured a 10K would be just fine. The next thing I knew I had passed 6.2, so I pushed it hard until 6.5. I'm sure I could have done 7, but I was in a hurry to get back to my mom's for headband making, and I didn't feel like weaving around my neighborhood streets again.
Not only did I run .5 longer than planned .... I did those 6.5 miles faster than any of my 10K race times! Holy smokes!
Headband making is going great, but we got a little frustrated so we have paused for the weekend. All bands are made for my upcoming races, plus matching ones for Jessica and Abby to wear in those races. Sorry Abby - they aren't exactly, um, high quality? I have NO sewing skills and we are still trying to get into a groove, but they don't look horrible. I certainly won't be selling these to anyone, I couldn't take money for these at all! But they are cute and I like them. I tested one on the run today and it actually fit better than any of the bands I've paid out the ass for. So that's a win for me!
**Three weeks from RIGHT NOW I'll be half way done with the Las Vegas Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon!
When is your next 10k? You are going to PR the shit out of it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rose.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job!!! A good run can make such the difference.
ReplyDeleteGot love an awesome run! A great run and some Martha Stewart action... GO YOU!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the long run, the cute comfy outfit, and the rum! It sounds pretty darn perfect!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME run, well done.
ReplyDeleteHeadband making is not for me but sounds like lots of fun, nice time to spend with mom as well.
Yay for great runs, rum, and crafts! Glad to hear that things are going so splendidly! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed you tried the headband making. I have no skills at sewing either.
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