Notes
Ran to east rock and up east rock on the commuter path, came down, and then extended on an out and back to just short of the ocean. Felt just a bit fatigued going up and coming down east rock, probably from a lot of pavement and a lot of miles lately. Also felt tired heading out towards the ocean into the wind.
But this was the route I set out to do from the start, knowing I needed 11-12 today, and I was never so tired than I thought I would cut it short, so I think mentally and physically I was in it the whole time.
The two miles back from the ocean were REALLY fun, because I was on my way home and cruising WITH a really strong tailwind. These two miles were definitely tempo pace, and it was fun to feel really strong and really fast at the end of a longer effort.
Definitely feel in the legs that I've had a big week, but glad to have accomplished it and to only have 4 easy miles tomorrow to hit 60.
I haven't checked all the necessary places, but I think this might be the first time I've hit 60 miles in only singles? Usually in college anytime I was running 60 or more miles in a week I was doubling at least once, maybe twice, and I did a lot of doubling over the last couple falls when I was running higher mileage.
Perhaps not, but it still feels like an accomplishment.
Regardless, it feels good to have a 16, a 10, and an 11 on the week, behind me.
***Edit: not the first time I've hit 60 in singles, done it 3-4 times before, but it looks like 60 IS the highest mileage I've ever hit in singles. So my thoughts were fairly accurate.