January 19, 2010
Run: Slow 16M (16.15 mi @ 08:04)
Long run shifted one day due to yesterday’s mountains. Legged were a little tired this morning but I shook it out once I was on the run. Miles just ticked away. Felt like I was just out there for a few minutes. Very comfortable pace. Kicked it up for the last 0.25 just because.
Exact same pace as last week’s long run but HR avg was 10 bpm higher. Weird. As I mentioned, last week as super low in an odd fashion. I was well rested though that day. This week was higher but I was perfectly comfortable at this level. Could have done 20+ easy. I did find myself up and down a bit more today because of the route. Hit a few traffic lights, etc. that played with my averages.
Took GU Chomps for the first time. Not bad. Except that stuff gets stuck in your teeth all the time. Then I spend 10 minutes picking it out with my tongue. Gives me something to do but feels like it wears me out mentally. Took a GU at 11 miles just for fun. As the distance builds, I feel like I need to get my nutrition going again. Dropped in Panera really quick to grab a glass of water. Beats carrying a bottle any day! Plus, they have lemon wedges.
I ran 8+ hours last week. I am 2 days into this week and have 5+ hours done already with many days ahead. My goal was to beat last week’s minutes even though I have to take Sat and Sun off. Should have it.
Skipping the usual Green run tomorrow because I have to go to the dentist. Hoping to go 1 more time either Thursday AM or Friday AM. Normal 9 AM start from Gregory if anyone wants to stalk me.
As gifts, I got some 5 Hour Energy and some Red Bull Shots — both little viles of super energy. I am thinking of pounding one and then trying to run up Green. Think I will set a world record or just puke?
I went 16.15 miles with an elevation gain of 541 feet in 02:10:19, which is an average pace of 08:04. View my GPS data on Garmin Connect.
