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October 1, 2006
all by myself
I have complete and utter admiration for those of you that train alone. Some runners enjoy the solitude, occasionally I do to, on short runs. For long runs I need company, both to entertain me and keep me motivated.
Today I just had me. My longest run alone was 10k, even then I was meeting someone at that point to continue on so I knew I had to do it. Today I set a new record.
I ran 21.1 miles. I ran 21.1 miles all. by. my. self. alone. sole. just. me!
I only weaken once, at mile 8 where I contemplated heading back, but didn't.
I found two other runners at mile 17 who were around my pace, I chatted to them for a couple minutes then decided to go ahead, I'd come this far alone ... damn it ... I would finish it.
I wanted all the glory just for moi!
Posted by Ali at October 1, 2006 2:20 PM
Comments
good work, those can be some lonely miles!
Posted by: brent at October 2, 2006 8:50 AM
i think thats amazing!
i also think that most of the time a person usually runs the actual race pretty much alone so at least you got the mental part down
Posted by: justjunebug at October 2, 2006 9:15 AM
Awesome job Ali! I bet you could write a book with all the thoughts that went through your head..
Posted by: jeffem at October 2, 2006 10:44 AM
good job! I'm just a bit envious that you're going long distances.
Posted by: deene at October 2, 2006 11:34 AM
Glory to you. You earned it. Great job.
Posted by: Juls at October 3, 2006 9:41 PM