I needed the longer runs this week. I was very happy with my 6.1 miles on Saturday and then 11 on Sunday. I needed those...mentally.
The previous week just didn't seem like I was doing enough and when I ran 4.5 miles and that felt hard, I already started having doubts about the marathon...it's way too early for that! I had started to think I'd like to go back to the way it was a couple months ago where I basically just winged it every time. I almost feel like I've read too much about running at this point.
But, this weekend's runs were great. I was up and out the door by 6:30 each morning and was able to beat the heat. It was certainly warming up but still manageable. About 7 or 8 miles into the 11 miler was when I started feeling really good. I was in a groove where I felt like I could just keep going and going...love that!!
By the time I was back home, I still had the whole day in front of me. Yesterday was exceptionally good...went out to breakfast after the long run. Then, came home, cleaned the house and mid afternoon drove out to the state park to take the dogs on a hike. They get so excited when they know they are going. Of course, today, when I went to take the dogs on their daily neighborhood walk, Kasey, the beagle wouldn't even come downstairs. So, I took the other dog and just left her here. I guess the heat and the fact that's it's just the boring neighborhood walk aren't enough to motivate her! She's been getting more and more that way lately but I usually drag her along anyway. Guess I'll just leave it up to her each day!
Oh, I love it when I get in a groove like that and just start feeling like I can run forever, especially when it kicks in at higher mileage like that!
ReplyDeleteMy beagle wouldn't go out last night because of the thunderstorm. It took almost two hours of in and outs to get her off the porch and to do her business. Between the difficulties with her and the t-storms, I did not sleep well last night.
Ah the weekend long runs make all the difference! Feels great--doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI hope to FINALLY be able to get in some quality runs this week. It's been TOO HOT for TOO LONG! But it's finally supposed to let up a little bit starting tonight! =)
ReplyDeleteI love getting my long runs done early on Saturday morning, then you have the whole rest of the weekend to do whatever! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I felt the same way this weekend doing my first 8 miler, felt like I could keep on running. And its nice to check that off your list for the day. Keep up the good work you are doing great!
ReplyDeleteNothing like getting your run done before the sun fries ya :/
ReplyDeleteI had that exact though on my 4 miler today...and I'm really looking forward for some redempention on my long run Wednesday! Way to push through!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your long run went well for you. This weekend I ran 6 and it felt weird to run such a 'short' distance for my long run. It was nice to have a sort of 'off' week, but I still felt a bit lazy? I will be doing 11 this weekend, though. Sounds like we are doing the same or similar training plans!
ReplyDeleteI love that feeling during long runs when you feel like you can just keep going forever. Best feeling ever!
I also had an 11 miler on Saturday! Our long weekend runs are so important! I started my run at 9:30 AM and it was so freaking hot! I did 6 miles and had to do the other 5 later that evening! I broke up my runs and I have a feeling that I will be doing that alot throughout my training:) You are doing a great job Abbi...keep it up!
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