Saturday, March 14, 2009

My Longest Run on My Own

Happened last night......I thought my husband was going to have to work today, so I was set on doing it last night. I really don't like to run at night, especially on a Friday night! I am usually worn out by then. I like morning runs when I am fresh.

Besides having to go to the bathroom at mile 3, all went well until about mile 11. I started getting really tired and it was dark and I was sick of running!! But I kept pushing through and finally finished. I was pretty sore so I stopped and got some ice and had an ice bath when I got home. It felt surprisingly good!

I just worry that if I am feeling pain now, how am I going to feel when I have to run twice that distance? I really hope I have it in me to do it! I have already popped Ibuprofen this morning.

Distance: 14 Miles
Duration: 2:35
Calories Burned: A Lot!

4 comments:

Matthew Patten said...

Great Job Kelly,

Someone pointed me to this blog because you have done P90X. I was considering it.

Has it helped your running?

Don't let the fear of your pain from a 14 miler distract you from the marathon. Race day is ALWAYS different, and exciting. You will be able to do things you never thought you could.

I freaked out the weeks before my first marathon unnecessarily.

Good luck.

Kelly said...

Hi Matthew, yes P90X has definitely helped with the running!

I can't wait to get back to it after the Marathon!

Thanks for your words of encouragement :)

Tammy said...

Great run, Kelly!

Al's CL Reviews said...

Woohoo Kelly!
Great run especially on a Friday!