Long Run Sundae!!!

Generally, when people are training for half marathons or full marathons, most utilize a training schedule that guides them into preparing for the race. And most schedules allow for long runs on sundays. And each week, on sunday, you gently increase your milage. Today, instead of doing my usual 6 miles, I added 1 mile. Also, these long runs on sunday are not meant for speed or personal records, just a slow paced run for distance. I decided last night after feeling so crappy because of all the junk food I ate that I would venture out early morning for my run. If I didn't go early, I may not go :) So, shortly after my coffee and bowl of oatmeal, I laced up my shoes, threw on my running clothes, grabbed my Garmin and iPod, and out the door I went. It was a breezy, overcast, humid morning. But the cool breeze allowed me not to really notice the humidity. Although, the humidity does not bother me, it actually helps me breathe easier. So, my usual 6 mile route that I run, I did it in reverse this morning, while adding some streets into the mix, just to increase my milage. The Garmin REALLY helps with this. It helped me do exactly 7 miles while finishing at my driveway!!! I'm not a fan of backtracking or passing my house, because once I see my house, it's over!! Another good thing about the Garmin is it telling my my time splits. When I uploaded it my computer, to see my splits, each mile was 9:40 or 9:43. So all seven miles were an even pace the entire run, which is the ultimate goal for long runs. Nothing fancy, just working on endurance. I don't really have slow pace or a fast pace. I have my pace and I have a race pace. Whether, I am running 4, 6 or 7 miles, I usually run a 9 min pace. Overall, the run felt great, I had no cramps, no pain, no breathing issues, and my Brooks shoes seem to be doing fine. I'm hoping to get in 4 miles tomorrow, as it will round the month off with 70 miles for the month of May!!! Yay!

Thankfully, I did the run mid morning, as it stormed and rained after lunch for the remainder of the afternoon!! :0

Hope everyone has a Happy Memorial Day tomorrow......I have to work :(