Long Run Day!

I've forgotten to post for a few days. So much for my everyday blogging goal.

Anyway, today I ran 11 miles with Jessica. Actually, we ran 11.3 miles. I felt pretty good. In fact, I would say I felt great. As I was driving home after our run, I was thinking about how I had this running thing down.

Then it occurred to me. Today I ran 11 miles. Even if I were to run another 11 miles, I STILL would have a few more miles before it was a marathon. And that's a long way.

The longest I have ever run in my life (if I remember correctly) is 15 miles. That is 9 miles short of a marathon! Good Lord.

It's okay though. I have plenty of time to train, and I'll get there. It may not always be pleasant, but maybe that's what a goal is all about.

I treated myself to a small Oreo blizzard at DQ today after running. It was excellent. Worth every calorie. And tonight I am going to have pizza. I've decided that I should eat what I want to eat on days when I have a long run, and then be a little more restrained on other days.

I did an ice bath today. The first 5 minutes are terrible. Then your body gets used to it, or maybe a better term is "numb." I do think it makes a difference though. 

About a month until the half marathon, and still four months until the full marathon.

The good news is that I am not yet injured--even slightly!