training day number fifty-three

today's long run was another milestone. the last run of the summer as it is labor day weekend. there is only serious training going forward, right?

it was a hard run for me after the 8th mile. i tried gu (a liquid energy packet) for the first time. it is not as bad as i thought and it gave me good recovery. i don't know exactly why but with a pit stop at the house, it is a bit hard to head back out after being home. i needed another pit at mile 12 but i was away from home. so at mile 13 i hit the wall and had no more energy. i stopped and walked home had some water and gu and then ran the last mile. not my best form but i now know i need to plan my pits and refuels ahead of hitting the wall.

otherwise i ran well and hit the hills with a good stride. i took my time and ran at a moderate pace. it was a fun run and i got to wear new gear. i shopped for new running clothes yesterday. so i will break them in over the next two months before the race. i now have enough to wear fresh clean shorts for each run. i was wearing my shorts three times before a washing. this could have been the source of my infection.

i'm glad today's run is done and looking forward to planning next week's trek.

run:

duration: 2:46:20
distance: 14.03 mi (goal 14 miles)
pace: 11:51 min/mi
calories: 1996


garmin link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/217895484

weight: 180 lbs

days to go until race day: 69