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September 11, 2005
crazy weekend, long run
So I am moderately proud of myself right now. Although I had to go to a birthday party and stay out very late last night, I still ran 11 miles this morning. In fact I theoretically replicated the conditions for my half marathon last weekend by running at 10:30 am, as that is probably about when I will start running - after our friend S. finishes the bike leg. And let me just say it was hot. That is really all I remember about it, hot hot hot. I didn't feel too bad although my water stop was unavailable so I didn't drink at all during the run. I think I ran around 8:45 pace or so. When I got back I was so thirsty but I drank a lot of water since then and took a shower and went grocery shopping and had a turkey sandwich so I feel lots better than I did when I first finished the run.
Because of my late run, and the fact that I really needed to do grocery shopping, I didn't watch much of the first Broncos game of the season which was probably for the best. I cannot even express my disappointment with the team this year. However now we have our Sundays free as we don't really need to watch their games at all! In any case since I went to college in New England I always enjoy watching the Pats, so I will just watch more of their games this year.
Tonight we are going to see the Dave Matthews band so although I am still kind of tired from staying out late last night I think it will be a good time! I have not seen them for quite a while.
Since I am running the half marathon this coming Sunday I won't be running all that much this week but I still think I can hit 50 miles or so.
Oh and by the way on Saturday I ran an easy 4 miles before we went up to the mountains to look for our house for this winter. It was fine, nothing exciting. We found a place to rent so we are excited, although I am freaked out about the expense.
Posted by barb at September 11, 2005 02:22 PM
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that's a brisk pace for your long run, especially in the heat!! good luck on sunday. kick some running butt.
Posted by: Audrey at September 12, 2005 01:14 PM