Long run. Up middlebrook pike and back. Through various subdivisions, out by walmart, under the tunnel and then did the whole thing again on the way back. Felt good till 20, then knees starting feeling it and shortly after all hell broke loose. Still recovered and finished strong the last two miles, running a mile from my car, then turning around to finish up. Was planning for 24, but figured I'd just go the distance to see if I could. This long run was much better as there are less hills than on my last long run, but had a headwind both ways somehow. I would have liked to fuel a little more during the run as I only stopped by the car once, but I did the best I could on that matter.
Definitely felt awful afterward. The legs were just completely tired and almost felt the tightness similar to if they were cramping, but it was just exhaustion. Didn't eat anything afterward. Normally when I do that I can't keep it down. That's the last thing I wanted, so only liquids and it worked well. Ice bath for 15 minutes and a short nap before going out to eat. Pigged out at Olive Garden and felt a whole lot better, then we went to smoothie king and I felt even better than before, almost crazy enough to do it again sometime. Definitely a tough run, but as it now less than a month before my half, I'm feeling very confident that I will do well.
|