...by myself, running in circles around town, in 95% humidity.
I am so tickled that I was able to do this that I cannot put it into words. It went surpisingly well. I walked for just a bit twice while I was trying to get down energy gels, but kept a really great pace (for me) almost until the end.
When I passed mile 17, I got a little emotional because last time I tried this (four years ago) I crumpled in pain at mile 17 and had to limp home on a bad knee. That was the end of my marathon training and all running for several months.
Today, mile 17 with no pain (except worn-out quads) was a sign I could make it. I did walk and even stretch a little in miles 18 and 19 because my legs were starting to say, "No more, please!"
Mile 20, though, was mine. I was at a pretty slow pace at that time, but pulled a little (what I had left of) a sprint on the last block to my house. I wish I had a picture of the completely goofy grin I was sporting when I finished and knew: I ran 20 miles today.
Yay!
Yay! I've been thinking about you all morning since it is rainy and gross here and I was hoping it wouldn't rain on you and your run.
ReplyDeleteYou are a machine! Congrats! That marathon is so soon.
ReplyDeleteAny ideas on what you're going to do post-marathon?
yay!! CONGRATULATIONS!! 20 miles is something to be very proud of!! you so got this :-)
ReplyDeleteYay, so proud of you! Way to go. Knew you could do it.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic! great job!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! That is amazing! And by yourself and in circles around town- that is some mental commitment :)
ReplyDeleteThat really is awesome. Finishing with a sprint is a great sign, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is so great!!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!! You ran 20 miles!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome. I am very happy for you. Your marathon awaits.