RunningAHEAD - Topic: Longest run so far.

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 - 1:48:34

Full - 4:01:28

Working toward hip nirvana.

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

Master of the Side Eye

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

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

TRUST THE PROCESS

Shikari1

Cotton mouth

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

Congratulations!! That is a major milestone.

meems

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

well done!

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 - 1:48:34

Full - 4:01:28

Working toward hip nirvana.

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!

Michelle

LedLincoln

not bad for mile 25

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.

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!!

So bittersweet,
This tragedy
Won't ask for absolution;
This melody,
Inside of me,
Still searches for solution.
A twist of faith,
A change of heart
Cures my infatuation.
A broken heart,
Provides the spark
For my determination.

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.

Not at it at all.

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 - 1:48:34

Full - 4:01:28

Working toward hip nirvana.

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

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