20 Miles

20

Today was probably my best run ever. It was certainly the longest yet and we were scheduled fo 18 miles. We met at 6.30 am and were out on the W&OD trail by 7am. We headed West for five miles. I started
very slow for the first mile and this was key. It was very good that I paced myself as such. After 5 miles I turned back West for the next 15. This time I ran alot more. For one of the miles I ran the whole way. For 2 of the miles I ran 7 min, walked 1:30 mn. Eventually, I settled on a 4 min run, 1:30 min walk. I did this for 10 miles straight. I finished the 18, but since I wont be here for the 20 mile run I ran another two for a total of 20 miles.

Pacing is the key. I also hydrated all week long. I ate a good amount of carbs for dinner last night and also this morning. Definitely helped.

My only issue seems to be a very tight and sore hamstring and my knees for the first time ever are sore.

Other than that, it was great! I ran 6 miles before the long run, so I am happy that I got in 26 miles for the week, ever the more closer to the 1,000 mile mark which started last May


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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 17
Total 2007 Training Miles: 227
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 960