Long run today that I decided to run as a 3/1 run. In other words I ran the first 13 miles at an easy long run pace and the final 4 miles at marathon pace. Had some stomach issues for the first several miles and had to make a couple of stops at the house for the bathroom. Once the system was cleared out is was smooth sailing. Started feeling better as the run continued and decided to pick up the pace the last four miles to near marathon pace. I think my average for these last 4 miles was around 7:30/mile. It was good to try and get to marathon pace on tired legs so that I could know what it felt like. It wasn't easy but as the last miles clicked by it didn't get any harder either, which I think is a good sign. Felt pretty good for the rest of the day with no real soreness or aches on Sunday either. I know I am much more fit this year than last year based on my shorter recovery from these long runs. The long runs would wipe me out for the weekend last year. This year I feel like I could go for a run on Sunday if it weren't my day of rest. Needless to say, I am pleased with the overall results of this run even though I need to figure out the bathroom thing. I think I really ate too much food on Friday due to a lunch at work which was different than my typical small portions. That won't happen again. Temps were warm as usual and the humidity was relatively high, making for another wet run. This concludes my highest mileage week ever at 49 miles enroute to my highest mileage month ever which ends tomorrow.
Time: 8:28/mile | 