Long Slow Run

After the Tower of Terror it was hard to get back into it.  I am not sure why.  I definitely have something I need to train for.  It just seemed difficult mentally to want to run.

But I did it.  And today I completed my long run of 15 miles.  At about mile 7 I was really thinking of just doing 11.  But then somehow I got through it.  It is all mental.  I had to keep reminding myself of that, I was getting bored but my legs and breathing were feeling good.  I am so happy I finished all 15 miles!

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	2:25:16.5	15.00	9:41
1	9:55.0	1.00	9:55
2	9:30.6	1.00	9:31
3	9:41.9	1.00	9:42
4	9:35.6	1.00	9:36
5	9:33.8	1.00	9:34
6	9:37.4	1.00	9:37
7	9:46.3	1.00	9:46
8	9:50.9	1.00	9:51
9	9:48.6	1.00	9:49
10	9:50.5	1.00	9:51
11	9:50.6	1.00	9:51
12	9:44.0	1.00	9:44
13	9:49.6	1.00	9:50
14	9:38.1	1.00	9:38
15	9:02.1	1.00	9:02
16	:01.6	0.00	7:01

I am happy with my times, I was not paying attention to my pace, just trying to stay slow and easy.  I love the fact that my final pace was at 9:02.  Next time I may try to focus to get the last two miles at race pace, which I am thinking (hoping) is around 9:09.

So, all in all, my week looked like this: (we start on Tuesday as that is my work week... makes sense to me)

Tuesday: rest

Wednesday: 3 miles
This run was tough and slow.  I even had to walk some of it.  I kept thinking how is it possible I ran 10 miles on Saturday, now I can barely run 3?  My legs were still tired, and I am glad I went for the run, it was tough but I still felt great after it.

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	30:30.7	3.00	10:10
1	9:40.2	1.00	9:40
2	10:57.4	1.00	10:57
3	9:51.5	1.00	9:52
4	:01.6	0.00	9:07

Thursday: 3 miles
Thursday was much better.

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	27:02.1	3.11	8:42
1	9:32.1	1.00	9:32
2	8:44.0	1.00	8:44
3	8:02.5	1.00	8:03
4	:43.5	0.11	6:50

Friday: casual bike ride
To Starbucks, with the Husband - great afternoon.

Saturday: 5 miles

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	45:14.1	5.00	9:02
1	9:13.0	1.00	9:13
2	9:15.2	1.00	9:15
3	9:09.1	1.00	9:09
4	8:59.1	1.00	8:59
5	8:35.8	1.00	8:36
6	:01.9	0.00	7:00

Sunday: 5 miles
Another 5 miles, this one I ended up at Starbucks to meet the Husband and the Dog for breakfast.

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	44:56.8	5.01	8:59
1	9:10.2	1.00	9:10
2	8:59.9	1.00	8:59
3	9:05.9	1.00	9:06
4	8:54.4	1.00	8:54
5	8:45.1	1.00	8:45
6	:01.4	0.01	4:33

Monday: 15 miles
After my two 5 mile runs I know I can manage the first three quarters of the Dopey.  I pretty much just did them!  After my run I grabbed a chocolate milk from 7-11, then had myself an quick ice bath.  Very interesting!  My legs are now resting in compression socks, so hopefully tomorrow they feel good as new!