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stfuandrun

Lush Extraordinaire

posted: 3/8/2010 at 12:39 PM

I did my first ever 20 miler yesterday and it was fantastic. No major issues, I was well hydrated and brought some Gu. I averaged a pretty good pace, even with hills (hills are the norm here, I run them 5 days a week). I was a bit stiff yesterday but I stretched to avoid major soreness. The only thing that is sore today is the glutes (from the hills, I ASSume [heh, ass]), and that's very minimal. I'm starting to think that I can do this marathon. Before this, it kind of seemed like a pipe dream. I'm getting pretty excited. Big grin

5k - 23:30

10k - 49:00

Half - 1:56:56

Full - 4:01:28

Shut the eff up and run.

knifey

posted: 3/8/2010 at 12:53 PM

You most certainly can run that marathon. Way to kick ass yesterday Heather. Nice job.

Kerry1976

posted: 3/8/2010 at 1:20 PM

Very very nice job, Heather!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kerry

HF #1048

Every day I'm shuffling....

Shikari1

Cotton mouth

posted: 3/8/2010 at 2:47 PM

Congratulations!! That is a major milestone.

Sweeter

baby box jumper

posted: 3/8/2010 at 3:08 PM

well done!

Mimi Running at the speed of walk

imaokie

posted: 3/8/2010 at 4:28 PM
modified: 3/8/2010 at 4:29 PM

Great job, I'm proud of ya!! Which marathon are you training for??

stfuandrun

Lush Extraordinaire

posted: 3/8/2010 at 5:45 PM

Thanks everyone. Big grin I'm training for the Avenue of the Giants in gorgeous Northern California.

5k - 23:30

10k - 49:00

Half - 1:56:56

Full - 4:01:28

Shut the eff up and run.

nzrun

Loves the outdoors

posted: 3/8/2010 at 6:57 PM

Way to go! That sort of distance is still in the "how on earth can you run that far" category for me

One day I decided I wanted to become a runner, so I did.

skyedog

posted: 3/8/2010 at 9:34 PM

Av of the Giants? cool!! I'll be there running the HM May 2 N. Calif, my old stomping grounds, ran the full way back in 1981 or 82, don't remember.

Mississippi

posted: 3/8/2010 at 9:45 PM

That's awesome! Congratulations. Sounds like you did great with it. I totally crashed after my first 20 miler and my legs hurt for days!

LedLincoln

Extremist

posted: 3/9/2010 at 12:40 AM

Congratulations! I'm close to where you are - I'm scheduled to run 20 in a couple of weeks in preparation for my first marathon. Wish me luck.

Half marathons are more fun and 10% as much pain. (Spaniel)

hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 3/9/2010 at 8:37 AM

I'm going to be doing 20 very soon. Got my fingers crossed. Very good work!!

Always one more, you're never satisfied
Never one for all, only one for me
So why draw the line, meet you half the way
If you don't know what that means

MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 3/9/2010 at 8:43 AM

I was a bit stiff yesterday but I stretched to avoid major soreness.

Did you do anything the next day?. A 20 minute or so recovery jog or even brisk walk would help with this. At least that is what I have found.

Nice work, by the way.

The jogger formerly known as MrPHinNJ

stfuandrun

Lush Extraordinaire

posted: 3/9/2010 at 12:16 PM
modified: 3/9/2010 at 12:24 PM

Quote from MrFinn on 3/9/2010 at 8:43 AM:

Did you do anything the next day?. A 20 minute or so recovery jog or even brisk walk would help with this. At least that is what I have found.

Nice work, by the way.

The day I was stiff was the day of the run. The next day (yesterday) was totally (pretty much - just the glutes like I said) fine. And thanks. Big grin

MTA: Although, I did do a bit of walking yesterday and it loosened up what minor soreness I did have. It definitely helped.

Led and hacker, good luck on your 20 milers.

5k - 23:30

10k - 49:00

Half - 1:56:56

Full - 4:01:28

Shut the eff up and run.

runwithjill

posted: 3/9/2010 at 3:03 PM

Starting to think you can do a marathon?! Girl, you are there! You just did a 20-miler and if you can do that you can do the marathon. visualize crossing that finish line and how great you are going to feel. One of my favorite quotes: "Your body will follow the mind"

You are prepared physically, just keep believing!

Good luck,

Jill

http://www.runwithjill.com

Be Well, Run Well http:www.runwithjill.com

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