Started at 6am, solo, and ran around the entire reservoir. Boy was it dark and cold at the start. Then, met up with JS at around 8:30 and we ran another loop. Lots of walk breaks. At one point, my calf muscle seized and I had to stretch it out before I could continue. It was a slow run...and LOTS of walk breaks (did I already mention all those walk breaks?) and stupid me, I never thought to take a pic of me and JS on my longest training run. I really wish I had've.
I did it as 2 loops of Glenmore Reservoir. Such a pretty way to do it...we're so lucky to have such a beautiful place to run in Calgary. Though, I must admit, that it is starting to look alot like fall in these parts.
The rest of the day, I was stiff and achy. Today, I'm better. Just a bit of stiffness in the ol' hamstrings.
This run made me realize something. This is going to be the last marathon I run. This training has taught me that I want running to be fun. I don't want it to hurt. I don't regret challenging myself like this and I will run the full next month just to do it (otherwise all of this would be for naught)...but I won't do it again. Half marathon is far enough for me.
I'm in awe of your running, girl! Seriously. After taking six weeks off this summer, I'm a mess. I have to pull myself together for Melissa's. And fast!
ReplyDeleteEek. Im sure you can do it! are you doing the half?
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