Finally I’m back to a distance that I feel I can truly call a long run. 12 – Half Marathon distance feels like Med-Long, and today was 15. 15 feels like a long run to me. I headed out and I probably had some drag from the huge ass smile on my face. 😀
The weather was cool and breezy for July, which made a 4pm long run actually bearable. I ran the miles with a perceived effort of 7 (out of 10) and left the last three at marathon goal pace (MGP), the effort felt like an 8. I smiled, day dreamed, waved to neighbors, and just soaked up that good old feeling of a great run. I was surprised to find post run that I was drenched in sweat like a swamp monster. The humidty must have been bad.
15 Miles Long (‘Hood, 2:01:21, 8:05 Pace)
Total Miles: 56.4
I love mileage 55 mpw and higher. I dunno what it is, but I just felt complete this week. I got a great track workout, hills, a race, and long run. I feel spoiled. I couldn’t be happier with how this week came out!
Chase:Every:Second 
That’s a great week! Can’t wait to get up to that kind of mileage…and be as happy as you seem to be! 🙂
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Excellent work! I am “back” into training this upcoming week, so I know that giddy can’t wait to run feeling.
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Nice! I love that feeling! Enjoy! 🙂
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I love getting m mileage up too. It just makes me feel strong! Keep it up, girls!
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send the breezy cool weather my way please!!! nice job on the runs girlfriend!
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It hasn’t made it your way yet Nic? Hopefully soon then!
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Ya when did you get some breeze, and why did it not come my way? 😦
Next week starts well heck of a marathon cycle for you and Rob. I’m really excited to see things get started. 🙂
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