Longest training run to date: done! 15 miles on Saturday morning, slightly humid, but I got out and done before the sun became to strong and the temperature too intense. Here's a recap:
Mile 1: Humid already. Yuck. I don't think Garmin can see me... it says I'm running 11:02, but it's lying.
Mile 2: It's so quiet outside. And the sun is bright red, but juuuuust starting to wake up.
Mile 3: A man in a BMW beeped at me and gave me a thumbs-up. Not a bad way to start a long run!
Mile 4: Morning runners are so friendly! I passed 2 and they both waved!
Mile 5: I never knew there were so many condos back here...
Mile 6: There's a pool over here?! And sidewalks everywhere?! I wasn't expecting any of that...
Mile 7: Missed my turn, oops. Guess I'll just head towards the main road...
Mile 8: I'm dying for some water. Do you think the church will mind if I use its sprinkler to fill up my water bottle? Well, there's one way to find out...
Mile 9: More morning runners! Insane! I never knew there were this many runners in Arlington Heights!
Mile 10: Running around the pool. There HAS to be a drinking fountain somewhere in this park. Or not...
Mile 11: Ugh I HATE when people block the sidewalks!!!! Ooh and another runner...
Mile 12: Built-in rest break at the stoplight. Thanks, I needed that. But I'm not stopping. No quitting. I'm not even that tired anyway!
Mile 13: Yay FINALLY a drinking fountain! Time to fill up and finish strong! Wow there are a lot of shirtless old men playing tennis at this park... yikes.
Mile 14: I've finished a half marathon, woo hoo! Stop to stretch, and less than 2 miles to the end! Another built-in rest break, and onto Lake Arlington!
Mile 15: I can speed up. I don't have to run until Monday! Last mile: 9:50.
What a great run! Finished my 15 miles in 2:33 with gas left in the tank. I can and I WILL finish the marathon in less than 8 weeks. I'm so excited!!!
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