Another long run in the books
Wasn't sure how this was going to fell. Last long run over 15 miles was almost a month ago when I ran 20 on October 10th. I ran 13.5 a week later on the 17th, and since then everything has been much shorter because of the injury.
Woke up and took 600 mg of Motrin. There is a 50% chance of rain today so it was dang muggy. I think it was 70 degrees when I left at 5:00 am. First mile was a little tough, my left hip was definitely sore. As I warmed up I got into a rhythmn and felt pretty good.
Headed downtown, then over to San Marco. I went back over the river to downtown and headed for Alltel Stadium. The fair is in town, so as I ran past the Maxwell House plant right by the fairgrounds I experienced the odd sensation of roasting coffee and greasy funnel cakes. Reminded me of Cafe Du Monde.
Stopped at the Y to refill the water bottle and then it was time to head for home.
Overall, the run felt fine. I took 2 gels, one at 45 minutes the other at 1:30. Probably should have taken one at 2:15, but I didn't want to take a gel for 15 minutes of running.
While the goal for today was 20, I felt pretty confident that 18 would suffice. I have a 15 mile run on the schedule for next Tuesday at marathon pace plus 10 seconds. Then I have another 20 mile run the next week at marathon pace plus 30 seconds. I think I'm going to change that to a 3 hour run just for the sake of spending that amount of time on my feet. I think based on that pace it will end up being a 22 mile run. I might tone the pace down a little.