- I split my run into 4, 4 mile segments to break-it up.
- Tried to go slower so I could enjoy the run and be stronger at the end. Going slower is hard to do.
- Took me about 13 miles to get into gear…
- Miles 13 & 14 were fast and I felt good. Maybe going a little slower did help because usually I am so tired at the end of my long run.
- Why does the last mile seem to last FOREVER?
- How am I going to run 18 next week?
- The first 8 miles seemed to go slower than the last 8…the last eight seemed to fly by.
To get my 16 miles in I have to do a loop. I ran into one guy twice and when I saw him the second time he looked at me and seemed surprised. I thought to myself…That’s right buddy I am running 16 miles today…he must be so impressed, right? When we finally got closer he asked me if I had done that loop and with a big smile “I said yep, I am running 16 miles today” Knowing that he would be BLOWN away…well he actually didn’t seem to care at all and wanted to know how many miles that loop is. Um…don’t you want to know how far I am running? I told him I thought it was for 4 or 5…but wasn’t exactly sure. Maybe he didn’t hear me right…SIXTEEN MILES? Oh well…I am impressed and think it’s totally cool that I am running 16 MILES…even if strangers aren't impressed.
Get Better KERRIE so we can run 18 next week!
4.16.2010 Stats:
Miles: 16.01
Pace: 10:59
Time: 2:55
Calories: 1976
10 comments:
For the record....... I am totally impressed to hear you ran 16 miles! Thanks again friend, for the awesome run this week.... maybe we can do my 9 miles together next week! Love ya!
Ha ha, the nerve of some people!
I think it's way cool you ran 16 miles and even cooler that you didn't change your mind and not run when you found out Kerrie couldn't. Great job!
Re the comment you left on my blog. Spin class is awesome...you WILL love it.
Don't be scared, just do your thing. Its a great non-impact workout and you will sweat like you never knew you could. I love it.
Bring a towel to drape over the handle bars so that 1)you don't have to touch everyone else's germy germs (I'm kind of a germaphobe) and 2)use the top side of it to wipe your face (I always lay the towel tag side down so I wipe with the non-germy side) Yeah, I have issues :)
Have fun. Can't wait to read about it.
Wow! 16 miles is a lot :) ...and I just know you are going to rock 18 miles this weekend! Keep on keeping on :)
Awesome job on the 16 miles! Don't worry about the 18. You will rock it!
Good job on your 16! You will do great on your 18 too. I like the idea of breaking up a run into shorter segments. Will have to try it one day.
And I so agree that running slow is hard but sometimes you have to. I did not (when I knew better) and now I have an injury to nurse.
I break my run up into segments, too. On a tough run, I'll just focus on one mile at a time and not think about the 15 others I'll be running! 16 is a long way and 18 is even farther, but you'll be rested up (after a week) and you can do it!
I for one AM impressed. Well done. I know if my running buddy called in sick, I probably would too. :)
Everyone should be impressed with a 16 mile run! You rock!
I am CRACKING UP at your last paragraph about the unimpressed guy! I'm impressed! I'm impressed! Sounds like we're quite close in our training...not suprising, since we're both doing RnR Seattle! I did 16 the weekend before last, and 18 two days ago.
Love the pictures. :)
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