I ran my longest distance, 16 miles, this morning! I did really well, considering the circumstances:
1. It was pouring for most of the run.
2. I didn't get the message before I left the house that the team run was cancelled, so I had to do it on my own. They are meeting up tomorrow, but I'll be at work, so I had to get through it today.
I did 16 miles in 2 hours and 31 minutes. My average speed was 9:27 min/mile. I can hardly believe I did it! Around mile 11, I was done. I never wanted to run again. I was annoyed and bored out of my mind. 2 and a half hours is a long time to be alone and in pain.
But I powered through, thanks to all of the love and support I continue to receive from my family and friends. I really thought of all of you in my darkest moments, especially Michael. When I finished, I was smiling to myself while stretching, and a nice fellow runner asked, "Is that it for you today?" I told him I just passed a new running milestone, and he congratulated me. I came to find out that he is also doing the Disney Marathon. We'll probably be at the airport at the same time. Runners are nice people.
I took an icebath when I got home, and it was actually soothing. I was dreading it, but I knew I had to combat the impending soreness. I stayed in for 10 minutes, and it was really nice. I think it'll make a difference in my recovery.
Now I need a well-earned nap before Satchmo and Kate arrive and the wine auction starts tonight! Wish I didn't have to wear heels tonight :)
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Your dedication is so amazing. Congrats on the milestone!
-Alison
Congratulations! It's not easy to do that kind of distance alone, but it really does make you stronger. And make you appreciate more when you're able to run with friends. :)
16 is always where it really starts to hit me that I'm training for a marathon, where it really starts to feel Long.
And as uncomfortable as ice baths are, I really do think they make a HUGE difference, and I try to do one for every run 16+ that I do. Then immediately take a boiling hot shower.
Do you know what your longest run will be?
My longest run will be 20 miles on December 20. EEK! Thanks for the support, Alison and Amy!!
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