Team run today in Walnut Creek, leaving from Arbolado Park. I had never been there before. It was cold and beautiful, a path bordering some green hilly open space. Without thinking too much about it, I just ran the max marked distance today of 6 miles, rather than trying to add extra to conform with my Runners World Smart Coach. I ran with people the entire way, so ran much faster than I typically would for a long run. However, I felt totally okay, particularly breathing wise and was able to carry on limited conversation. I did discover that a lot of people go out too fast and then slow down - not good for pacing practice. I could feel my toe again today. Nothing bad, but still there. This is part of the reason I did not want to push the mileage today; I will try some relative rest.
Coach Al told me today that he has run 38 marathons and he thinks he ran 37 too many. He said the first is where you feel all the accomplishment. After learning that I had trained for 3 marathons and been injured, he suggested that maybe my body is not meant to run that far, as my physical therapist has suggested. Well I will give it at least this one more try. If I can finish it once and get that sense of accomplishment, I certainly do not need to run 37 more.
Totals:
5.7 miles (rumored to be 5.85; supposed to be 6)
9'13"
52:27
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