New Milestone

I have officially surpassed my longest personal distance. I ran 14 miles! I did it in 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 16 seconds. That's only 4 minutes longer than my best half-marathon record and a mile longer. I wasn't going for speed. I just wanted to keep going and feel good. I think I did go a bit faster than I should have. Most of my laps were a little under 9 minutes per mile. I think I went a little fast, because some of my path was unfamiliar, and it got dark out.

I started at work at 5pm. I went down the River Path, which is so nice and very close to my office. Then I went up Kelly Drive all the way to Falls Bridge and back. I had to run around campus a little bit to finish up my miles, but that was easy and better populated. I lost my Powergel at the beginning of the run, which I was going to eat halfway through, so by the end, my muscles felt really stiff and tired. My knees are a little sore this morning, but I think I just need new sneakers. Pounding asphalt for 2+ hours is not easy on your bones.

Then we had a fun night of homemade pizza (thanks, Michael!) and watching Night of the Living Dead. It's totally cheesy and actually a great movie. We got no trick or treaters, surprise, surprise.

All in all, I'm pretty proud of myself, especially because I did this mileage totally on my own. From here on out, I get to do every long run with the team. The marathon will be here before I know it! I am so excited. Now that I've tackled a new milestone, I am really feeling more confident that I can do it.

Off to Penn's Homecoming this morning. Go Quakers!