Notes
Well I got this done. For some crazy reason I had this idea that it would be fairly easy. I figured I did 18 hard last week so this was 2 more miles at a relaxed pace. I kept saying this to myself, but it was no walk in the park. Turns out that 3 hours on my feet is still a lot of time for me. So even though I kept it really slow and my HR low, by the end I was pretty tired and my legs were feeling it. I could not imagine running 30 more miles, or even 10, but that's what training is for :)
In other news, I ran to Pete's and then ran a couple miles with him which was awesome. Both because I got to talk and run with Pete, and it perfectly broke up the monotony of running 3 hours by my lonesome.
Also, this was my first time running with two hand helds and I took half a pbj in each pocket. Everything worked out quite well. I ate the first half while taking it slow with Pete, and my second half while walking up a hill. I love PBnJs, which is good thing because all the ultra folks say they are the perfect food.
Also, this was my first time incorporating some walking on a run. I pretty much never walk. If I start walking, it means I'm done running. So this was weird, but I need to get used to it, because I will surely be walking some during my 50.
All in all a good first longish run with food.