As posted previously today was my 16 mile run. I was trepidation us going into it because well it's 16 miles. I feel like these long runs have a lot hinging on them for obvious reasons and they all have not felt like your successes. I do understand that not every run will feel like a success and the main focus of the long runs is to get the mileage and get your body used to the work that goes along with so many miles. But, that being said, of course you want every long run to feel like you can keep going and finish the marathon.
Today I was especially anxious because there was a storm front that was coming in and I was trying to work out the timing of things. I had pretty readily committed to running tomorrow and so I just had hope I want to get denied because of unsafe conditions. Turns out there was no storm, well except for one clap of lightning, but there was plenty and plenty of rain. Like soaked at mile four and still having 12 to do. I also was a bit anxious because I was trying a new route and want sure how I'd like it.
But here's the awesome part: everything, despite the rain, went well. I kept an 8:54 pace which was unexpected given a few of the splits I had. I never felt like I was over working annnnnd I felt like I had more in me. Even know, hours later, I still feel good. I hope this positive trend continues and I also hope it's cool on race day because I think that was a huge help.
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