It's been three weeks since I've managed to post. How pathetic is that? I can't even remember what I ran when. I know that I did run a 12.5 miler at some point between the Madison 1/2 and the Fort one. Maybe June 5th? Otherwise, all my runs were 3-5 miles. Maybe 3 times a week? I have absolutely no idea!
June 19th was the Fort Atkinson 1/2 marathon, and it went MUCH better. It was hot-- 80-something degrees and fairly humid. But I was able to keep up my 5 minutes/1 minute for essentially all of it. For some reason I seem to really crash and burn at mile 9. I get horrible cramps and really struggle. Fortunately this time I got a major shot of adrenaline at mile 10 and finished up really well. The next two miles were probably 2 of my most comfortable.
I have to laugh because my time was exactly the same I think: 3:02. I guess I don't seem to be able to hurry. But i actually enjoyed most of the run and should be ready for a try at 16 miles either this weekend or next weekend for sure.
See, that's the difference-- I don't think I push as hard as you do, Lisa. I'm a 1/2 hour slower. It's the only way I can finish when I'm running by myself. I think I'm lazy....
Way to go, Amy! That's impressive, especially how you didn't completely "break" yourself on the run. I think I was one of the VERY last to finish my 1/2 marathon, so I was trying to "hurry" too much... can you really say "hurry" when you're jogging 12 minute miles?! :)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't know about "hurrying" at a 12-minute mile. I think that would be sprinting for me! I'm "hurrying" at 13 minutes!
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