Today was all about improving on last weeks long run. No increase in distance, today's run was all about feeling more comfortable, building some confidence.
Anne one of my regular long run buddies, really kept me going last week and was very tolerant of my needing to stop for walking breaks. This week I think we both enjoyed the run a little more and we definitely both agreed that I was stronger this week.
The route we take down Beacon St, to St Mary's across BU bridge, around the Charles River and back up Beacon is a great route. You meet so many people along the way walking, running, biking, that it is such a great feeling to be out there and active.
There off course the annoying ones who never move out of your way, and just assume that is easier for you to move than them. For someone as as uncoordinated as me, that is not possible. So I am one of those runners with road rage at times, but then I run another mile and calmness surrounds me.
So today's run was more successful, I felt great, it took longer for my legs to get tired, my two walking breaks coincided with my GU breaks. Which I used a different one this week and also watered down my Gatorade and my stomach definitely felt much better for it.
All in all, I saw great improvements today, read for yourself below.
My confidence is restored and somehow even though I have 10 miles to go, at least the first 16 miles felt a little easier.
Last Saturdays 16-miler
Weather: 55F
Avg Pace: 10:26
Avg HR: 161
Max HR 173
Time: 2hr 47
Today's 16 miler
Weather: 40F
Avg Pace: 9:54
Avg HR: 157
Max HR: 171
Time: 2hr 38
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