Oh boy oh boy oh boy....
Three weeks from now I will be through the finish line at Boston. Amazing!
This weekend was a big one a week of ups and downs. The long run loomed before me and after some serious conversations with myself, I was ready to tackle the long run.
I had the pleasure of running with a new running buddy and the miles flew by and suddenly there were 10 miles completed. We parted ways at that point for the start of the Holy half, which I wasn't running.
Instead of freaking out or feeling lonely (so to speak) I really enjoyed my alone time. I just ran. It felt great. I fell into a rhythm and just hung out.
Next thing I knew I was through 20 and a few miles from the car. The mind never failed me but the legs started to beg and bargain with me as I rounded the corner near the car and ticked off mile 23. I had really wanted to do the full 24.
Instead I stopped just beyond 23. But-- I went home and put a mile in with Cole! I'm pretty sure that move saved me from being ridiculously sore. The legs hurt when I got out of the sitting position and felt much better afterwards.
Victory!! Such a mental achievement. I really needed a solid long run and made it happen. Longest training run ever.
Nothing but smiles :)
P.S. Boston packet came in the mail today!! Stoked!
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