Unfortunately, nearly every single stride was torture because there was 94% humidity. Only 76F, but still...it was torture. After about a half a step out of my apartment building I strongly thought about postponing the whole thing till Sunday, but I knew I wouldn't have the time. So I soldiered on and survived in the end. All things considered, I was pleased to have finished the whole thing in 2 hours 50, with a 9 minute/mile pace for the 4 miler at the end. I started the race right at the back of the pack and took it easy, throwing cups and cups of water all over myself at every water station.
I'm trying not to let myself be intimidated by the next 9 weeks of my chosen schedule, and just take it one run at a time. But that's easier said than done.
Philly Training Weeks 6 & 7
Monday: 6
Tuesday: 6.5
Wednesday: 6.5
Thursday: Off
Friday: 6
Saturday: 5
Sunday: 13
Total: 43
Monday: OffTuesday: 6
Wednesday: 7
Thursday: 7.5
Friday: 5
Saturday: 18 (14 + 4 'race')
Sunday: 3.5
Total: 47
3 reactions:
you are amazing! I ran 38.5 and thought i was a hero! You are a superhero! Go you.
I hate to point this out but it looks like you actually ran 18.5 miles.
Great last 4 miles of a soggy miserable day for a long run and/or a 4 mile race. I calculated your avg. pace for 18.5 miles and that is commendable for the distance and especially the day!! Your comeback marathon seems to be shaping into a fantastic experience! Awesome!!
aww thanks guys! i guess things are going quite well (touch wood).
as for the distance, i'm never quite sure now accurate that gmaps is - maybe it under or over estimates?? I really need to get a garmin or something
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