The best thing to upping long-run mileage?
I was feeling antsy, yet zapped today. J went out for the Bear/Sabino Loop with the Tucson Trail Runners, and Ash and I decided to stay home and chill out. My calf was feeling much better, and with ibuprofen, my aching body wasn't aching too much. Once J got home, I realized that I really wanted to go out for a run. I actually wanted to run the day after a long, hard run?! Crazy!
So I headed out to the river path this afternoon. It was a little hot for me, but not too bad. I took a bottle of Gatorade (I had a gel and some Clif shot blocks, but I didn't eat them). There were lots of people on the path, along with a kangeroo rat (how cute! yes, I'm weird, I love rodents). I ran to a playground where Ash likes to go, then turned around. I ran 11:15-minute miles, and that felt great.
I love the fact that six miles used to be a long run for me - and now it's a recovery run!!! I feel much better about my chances at Pemberton after being able to go out today and run a decent pace for a good distance.
Comments
DATE: 9:03 PM, January 08, 2006
Good for you! And what is a kangaroo rat? I'm picturing an enormous rat hopping around on two feet chasing you!!
Posted by: Rae | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 11:24 AM, January 09, 2006
I too tend to like animals that look like rodents. except cats. blegh.hooray for easy recovery runs!
Posted by: mouse | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 2:00 PM, January 09, 2006
You really sound like you're ready for Pemberton!
Posted by: Ben, aka BadBen | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 2:36 PM, January 09, 2006
It's all about the attitude...the right one, the one you have today.
Posted by: olgav100 | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 11:55 PM, January 09, 2006
Ash is so darn cute! I was playing catch up...the pics from yesterday(?) are adorable. Love the ones on Johnny's site too!Great job on your long run. That's awesome that 6 is a recovery! How far we've come huh? Not that 6 is my recovery yet...Have a great anniversary trip! Family taking care of Ash for you so that the 2 of you can have some together time? I hope so. Love my children...but love my hubbie too...together time is important. Enjoy your long run. Can't wait to hear about it. 8 hours!?!? I get tired thinking about it. :) I know you'll have an awesome experience though!
Posted by: Kim | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 2:41 PM, January 10, 2006
It's amazing how your mood and mind gets you thru the workouts. Nice job...
Posted by: psbowe | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 4:50 PM, January 11, 2006
I love recovery runs, it is amazing how good you feel, isn't it!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM