Today, I realized that the marathon is totally in the bag.
I had my 22-mile run with MIT. Toward the end, I was hurting, really hurting, but ultimately I could have kept going for 4.2 more miles. And, coming off nearly 3 weeks of maintenance, I know I'll get it done.
In a backwards way I'm glad it was humid out. This was our first really humid run, so now I'll know I survived it come race day. Heck, we've had every other type of weather.
The run was fun, the coaches took shifts so the 3 of us running 22 had company the whole way. I remember getting a pit in my stomach at mile 8, realizing I was only halfway done. Mile 14-15 took us up and around OSU stadium so we had the fun distraction of watching the pre-game shenanigans. I started to feel really tired around Mile 18, Mile 19 felt like an eternity. After the last water stop we had 1.5 left, and somehow I found the energy to really push it in -- I think my brain and body wanted it to be done with.
22 miles in 3:49, average pace of 10:26. Splits were: 10:52, 10:27, 10:47, 10:37, 10:32, 10:34, 9:03, 10:02, 10:29, 10:19, 10:34, 10:28, 10:32, 11:17, 10:44, 10:29, 10:53, 10:26, 10:42, 10:26, 10:08, 9:15.
That gives me 44 miles for the week, my highest yet.
Maybe I'll update later with some more stats... I'm curious to see what my April total will be.
You go, girl!! You totally rocked that run!! So proud of you!
ReplyDeleteWow, great run!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Jessica! You are so ready for this marathon! :) Enjoy your taper!
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