I was supposed to do 14 miles - my very first attempt to pass the half-marathon distance. We decided to run Saturday on a Washington trail and then have lunch with Brad's folks. I was nervous but psyched for it.
But with all the cat drama Friday night and Saturday, I was a complete wreck and in no shape to run at all.
Because I have just a few weeks until my marathon, I knew I couldn't skip my run. And I knew Linus would want me to get out and get it done. He was always very supportive of my workouts :)
So we planned to go out Sunday after church and hit the Fanno Creek trail in Tigard and Beaverton. It's 6 miles from our house to the turnaround at Denney Road. I figured I would do that and then add a couple miles at the end for a grand total of 14.
No problem. Yeah, right!
I started out fine, but that feeling lasted only until about mile 5. Then I totally tanked.
I have to say that was the hardest run I've done in a really long time. I walked way more than I planned to and struggled just to keep going and finish. It was slow and painful.
But, I finished! My longest run ever - and new PDR! (personal distance record)
I give myself a full pass on this one. My sleep has been wonky since starting this new tummy med. I was completely dehydrated from crying all day Saturday, and I was mentally and physically exhausted. I hardly ate anything Saturday, and I was definitely depleted. Plus, I raced a killer half marathon just two weeks before, and I could still feel it in my legs.
Because of all those outside factors, I am actually really proud of myself.
14.0 miles in 2:30:19 - a 10:44 average:
It was hard to celebrate - we weren't really in the mood. But we did meet Brad's parents at Native Foods Cafe for some yummy dinner. And lots and lots and lots of water! I was really dehydrated.
Here's hoping this week's run is much better :)
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