Week 12

I originally planned on running with my buddy Jeff but his knees have been killing him so he was smart and decided not to push it. The plan was to run 19 miles by doing 3 loops of roughly 6.4 miles. I did the loop thing the week before and I seemed to like being able to stop at home for fuel and a bathroom break. The first loop I did in 56:26 which was about 2 minutes faster than the previous week so I was encouraged. The second loop I did in 57:25 so I only slowed up a little but that could because I took a Gatorade break that I didn’t take on the first loop. For the record I stopped my watch during my stops at home. At this point I felt pretty good, there was one point at the beginning of the second loop I didn’t feel so well but it didn’t last too long. As I was doing my last loop I said to myself I wanted to get under an hour. The fact that I was setting goals on the fly means I was feeling okay because if I was feeling like crap I wouldn’t care as long as I finished. I finished up a with 59:52; mission accomplished. This was the first run that I felt good about the run.

Details
Loop 1 – 56:26
Loop 2 – 57:25
Loop 3 - 59:52
Total 2:53:43
Pace 9:05

On the IPod: I listened to 2 interviews; the first was Josh Cox, who set the American record in 50K at the Rock and Roll Marathon. The second one was Mark Allen and his Sharman talking about a book they wrote. It was interesting and made me think if I could get into some deep thought stuff like these guys. My conclusion is, no way. The book might be an interesting read maybe some day I’ll pick it up. As for tunes I don’t remember too many but I do remember getting a lift from “Hold You Head Up” by Argent and finishing up with Springsteen’s “Out in the Streets”.

Next Week: 20 miles