Only Mostly Dead

So I went out on my 20 mile run Sunday morning. I was planning on running Saturday with my neighbor, until I learned he has gotten fast (Great job Mike!) and I wouldn't be able to keep up with him. I struggled getting out of bed so I got a slightly later start than was planning on.

I did well trying to keep my pace slower so I could maintain it over the entire run....however, that didn't happen. The first 10.5 miles were wonderful. I even managed to eat some bloks while running. This time I made it to the 17.5 mile point (2 miles further than the last time) before I died. Considered calling for a ride home from Matt. I ran out of water & didn't get more until the 18.5 mile point. (Many thanks to Starbucks & the Fairfax Fire Dept for their free water!!). The water made a huge difference and I was able to make it home. I went through around 64 oz of water in the 4+ hours.... For my other 20 mile training run I really need to setup plans with Matt or pre-stash water along my route.

I know I am capable, but I is still hard for me to figure out how I will run an additional 6.2 miles. Even today my hips, knees, & thighs are sore... I have 7 weeks until my Marathon and right now it does not seem like enough time! (As of today I have to say, Ashley, don't worry about me beating you...I run slow) :-)

Unfortuantely I am unable to upload my watch at the moment to see the breakdown.

20 miles
4 hrs 5 minutes
12:15 min/mile
163 avg heart rate
2355 calories burned

I should: go for a slow short run just to get my legs moving/stretched, finish my syllabus, make up the puzzle pieces for class, prepare the "get to know" sheet, and figure out what to wear for my first day of teaching...and the one thing I feel like doing is take a nap...