So here's a summary:
- It was a hot summer and most runs I felt like my face was going to fall off
- I bought a water backpack and it is teh awesome.
- I ran 14(ish) miles in Florida
- I got lost in Rock Creek Park - but still managed to do 16!
- I spent a lot of time running around Arlington, Georgetown, and DC
- I've done two or three "mock" marathons - pieces of the course but not the full distance
- Peanut butter crackers are the best mid-run food
Last weekend, I ran 22 miles. I ran from Arlington to Bethesda to Chevy Chase to the tippy top of Rock Creek Park all the way down to Georgetown and back to my car. I'm not going to lie, but I got a little emotional as I came up to my car.
Today, I did the Clarendon Day run again. I signed up for the double, but...eh. I have been focusing on just FINISHING long runs, not really running them in any specific time. So, as we learned last year, we have to finish the 5k in a certain time, then walk up the hill and then run the 10K. Being a short run week anyways, and with the promise of a brunch run tomorrow, I gave in.
I forgot my hat, opted not to bring a water bottle, and I guess you can tell where this one is going. The good news is, as my first 10K, I got a PR! :D #brightside
All this slow running has me concerned though that I've lost the ability to run fast. So, as I needed a goal for 2013, I decided that I would do the following:
- Race #1 - 5k, PR: 30:07 / 9:36
- New Goal: 27:00 / 8:45
- Anticipated Race: Love the Run You're With (February)
- Training Start Date: 24 DEC
- Race #2 - 10M, PR: 1:51:09 / 11:25
- New Goal: 1:40 / 10:00
- Anticipated Race: GW Parkway Classic (April)
- Training Start Date: (Follow on from Race #1)
- Race #3 - Half Marathon, PR: 2:27:46
- New Goal: 2:10 / 10:00
- Anticipated Race: Woodrow Wilson Half Marathon
