This past Sunday brought about my last long distance run, until the half marathon itself. I'm happy to report the 8 and 1/2 miles felt pretty good! (I can't believe I am even saying that! Look how far I've come!!) Coach Seely ran with me yesterday afternoon from my house, down through U of W campus and around the bridges again. It was my best run yet. I can say "run" since I never once stopped to walk, and even though there were spots where the hills felt tough, I knew I could make it all the way, after my last serious climb to the foot bridge on 20th, that would lead me back home.
I do have to say that running the same "loop" helps out a lot. You know your landmarks that you can tick off the list as you run. I won't have those spots to chart along my run in Vancouver Washington, however. I have checked out the map of the run, and it looks like we double back a couple times, so in some ways, I will be able to chart a few things along the way.
My home "loop" run of about 8.5 miles I think may become a regular trip (well maybe like everyother week I run it once..). We shall see how regular the running stays once this goal is achieved. I doubt 13.2 miles will be come a regular running choice for me, but I can be talked into the 8-9 mile run as long as I have running buddies or my Podcast.
I am truly amazed and shocked at my perspective on running. The "OMG" tape is being replaced with "I can do this." Who would have thought??
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