20 miles

[marathoner452]

20 miles this morning starting at 8:30 at mile 0 on the NCR Trail.

Gels at miles 4, 8, 12, 16. Gel at 16 was caffeinated, hence I ran 9:16, 9:18, 9:06 for the last 3 miles for a final run time of 3:19:41/9:59 pace. I have never, so far as I can remember, run that far that fast without being in a race. I never felt tired, and I actually could have run farther. Definitely bodes well for race day.

Celebrated afterwards with blueberry pancakes and orange juice at Bagel Works and coconut custard from Snickerdoodles where my sister works.

Marathon is 11/25. Goal is under 4 hours/9:09 pace. 5k next weekend, 21 miles the weekend after that, then taper…just 5 weeks to go!

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Comments

[checkout-bound.livejournal.com]

That's amazing! That takes discipline, I'm impressed. haha, well anyway, I hope you enjoyed your run. I know you'll do well next month!

~Megan

[cookiesr1.livejournal.com]

That's cool...I skipped my long run this morning since I didn't do much this past week, but went out for about 4...I feel like I"m getting faster or something too. What kind of gels do you use? I haven't really tried them yet and not sure what I'm going to use for my marathon...

[black-op.livejournal.com]

That is awesome.
You should be very proud of yourself.
I hope to get into that kind of shape again one day.
Kick butt in your upcoming race!

[roadwarrior220.livejournal.com]

4:00? Hahahaha...I think it's time to raise your standards a little, because you're going deep under 4. And once again, I'll be there. And if you want a partner for the last 5.4 again, you can bet I'll be ready. This is the one, I can feel it.

~Adam