Notes
Peak long run for the Illinois Marathon!
I'd like to thank the 3.5 hours of sleep I got on the train after going out with Straw/friends last night in the suburbs, my McDonalds meal after going out, my brother for driving me to campus so I could be at practice, Julia's daggermountain coffee we drank ~15 min before this run, and a great group of people to run with for this run
I am so so proud of this. I told myself to not be too afraid of the fast splits and just see if I could keep rolling along. Started with a big group but then split off with Leonel, special guest Arturo, and Muneeb. Today we practiced eating which also probably helped keep us going. Clif shot bloks as always. Stomach felt fine throughout. We ran A Loop then swung through the armory to get water/use the bathroom and then extended and did some of Country Club.
Felt really strong for a majority of this, Leonel and Arturo were finishing fast and the last 3 miles or so required some extra digging to keep up. I'm not sure how another 8 miles would have gone but this makes me extra excited for this marathon. Now I just have to stay healthy and continue taking good care of myself and hang on to my training partners when this marathon comes