I was hoping today's long run would go better than last weeks disaster. The weather didn't cooperate much with us as we were running in wind and sometimes rain. By mile 3 mile legs were feeling crappy and I was afraid this would be another long run cut short. We stopped in for Gatorade at 3 miles and from there, things seemed to pick up a bit. We continued to hydrate with Gatorade every few miles and the legs and energy started feeling better and better. By 13 miles I was thinking I could add a few more miles than my anticipated 16 mile run. Drank the last of my Gatorade on mile 15 and finished off 3 more. I think the reason I didn't feel as well today in the beginning was the later than usual bed times I have had the last couple of nights and my nutrition on Friday night. We had a Christmas party to go to and even though Olive Garden was catering the event (plenty o pasta) I still ate some things that probably didn't help. Oh well, live and learn. Overall I am very satisfied with the run and the effort.
Time: 8:35/mile | 