Well, Friday was a very long day, so I slept in a little on Saturday. I wasn't out the door until after 9. Even with the sun up the temperature was -6 with a windchill of -19. It really is time for some spring weather.
The first couple of miles did not feel good...so much so that I decided to do a 3 mile loop first before heading out for the tour of laramie. By the time I had hit mile 7, I felt like I was going to be able to do the full 18.
Heading into west Laramie was a little more nerve-racking than usual. I am guessing it had to do with it being so late and with so many people heading out to go snow-mobiling. I was happy to be off the really busy roads when I turned onto Welsh Lane.
ended up stopping around mile 12.5 and using the facilities at the Petro truck stop. I stopped for a bit....it certainly took a long time to warm-up again with my running gear soaked and the windchill...but I really got my second wind around mile 14. I kicked up the pace a bit and continued on.
By mile 16 the ITB on my right leg was really hurting. I just kept putting one foot in front of the other and tried to push it out of my mind. I don't normally look at my pace...but I did just to make sure I wasn't trying too hard. I was a hair under 10 minute miles and decided to give a little more effort.
The last two miles felt like they took a long time...but they were good miles. I was very very sore, but again, it felt like I still had some left in the tank. I stretched a bit...but my legs were very tight....so I decided to pass on the yoga.
The Garmin really kind of led my astray for that run....by the time I was dead at 18.00 miles...it said my pace was 9 minute and 40 second miles...but my actual time for the run was 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 34 seconds...are a 9 minute and 58 second per mile pace...I am a little baffled and annoyed...I would have pushed a bit more to drop the numbers a little.
The legs were dead the rest of the day and most of Sunday. I have also been sneezing a lot due to allergies, but I am feeling like I am back on track and that feels really good. Thanks for reading!
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Thanks for catching up on your posts! Great job gutting out the 18-miler. Remember, even 10-minute mile pace for the marathon will be a huge PR for you, a sub 4:30 finish and an overall great effort. Don't get discouraged about the paces, just get in your miles and go at whatever pace you need to to get them done!!
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