It always requires a little planning.
Where to run, what’s needed, do I have clean running clothes (since it’s the end of the week)?
Do I need snacks, Camelbak, etc.
I have so much going on right now that I had to organize this little run pretty fast. Called my sister on the way to work and asked her to ride her bike ahead of me. She agreed. That helps a lot.
Those long runs are the key to success of the half or full marathon. So don’t ever skip them.
I can’t stand eating that Gu anymore – I gagged the last time I tried to down it. So I’m going to try and substitute fruit and sport drink instead.
It was cooler today for my 3 mile run. About as close to easy as any of my runs in the last couple of months. So I’m getting back in the game.
Running 10 miles sounds like a lot but my longest long run was 20 miles. The first time I hit 20 my legs ached so bad with every step I took. What happens is thought that your body adjusts/is conditioned. It was an amazing journey/fascinating training for that marathon.
It is a big time commitment though with all of the long runs including recovery and prep. So this year I opted for the half.
Training wears me out. I get so tired now by 8:30 at night that I can hardly stay awake…just like right now.
How far are you running and what race are you training for right now?
Running for Life 
My last long run is complete. An 18 miler. I have a Half in one week, and the Asheville Marathon two weeks from today.
Way to finish training strong. I remember those long runs for the marathon. They were really long. Good luck to you on your races and thanks for stopping by!
Thanks!
I’m running 9miles tom. I have a 15k race, part of my fall training for fall races! 🙂
Goodluck with your training! 🙂
Ja – My 10 miles really wiped me out – really tired. It went okay though. Hope yours goes well tomorrow. Take care and thanks for stopping by.
We had our 20 mile club long run on Sunday. I love to eat Snicker’s bars on these runs. Good strait sugar! GU is basically sucrose also, but does not taste as good as candy bars.
After I got home I had 0 motivation to do anything. I was wiped out. I kinda read the paper and watched TV. And felt real lazy about it!
I’m training for the Bay State marathon on October.