WORKOUT: 13.1 miles in 1:45:57.
I haven't been working out much this week. I have been tapering such a lazy bum. Haha. So I decided last night that I was going to get up in the AM and run 13.1 miles. Straight. No stops, no breaks, no nothing but running. It really is a big mental game. If people could hear what I say to myself to keep going, it'd just be bad. I took 4 energy chomps with me to eat at miles 3, 6, 9, & 12. I finished all 13.1 miles, and my legs didn't hurt until I was done. My ankle was hurting a bit, which made me hope it wasn't because I took a pretty good tumble today. Man, it was epic. Luckily, my first (and last, please) fall happened on a trail in the woods with wet grass and holes in the ground randomly, with no one around. I was too busy watching for tigers and bears when I stepped into a hole that took me down. Hard. I literally slid across the grass head first like I was diving into home base in my high school years of softball. I was so muddy, but I really was only concerned that a) I wasn't too hurt to run more and b) I needed to get up asap because I was ruining my pace. I couldn't care less about the fact that my iphone was 7 feet away in mud and my water bottle was squished. HAHA. Runner problems.
I'm so proud of myself and am so excited about my half marathon now. I know I can do it, and I hope to be at or around 1:45 that day, too. :)
Nice! Way to go. :)
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB!!! You are SO impressive and inspiring, Cheurice!! That's scary about your tumble- I'm glad you're okay! Sounds like you're ready to conquer your half marathon :D
ReplyDeleteI've been a lazy bum this past week also, but awesome job on your 13.1 miles! You're going to do great on your half marathon. Can't wait until the day so I can cheer you on!
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