Distance PR

This week was capped by our 15.29 (distance PR) run this morning. We had planned to run two 7.5 mile loops with a pit stop at the house to use the bathroom and replenish our water. That was a smart idea since I had to use the bathroom badly at about mile 5!

We decided on the fly to get some street running in too as we usually just run our long runs on the desert roads/trails. Unfortunately, what I knew but didn't think would really bother us was that it is mostly uphill and at mile 11 it became apparent that the increasing grade was going to kick both our butts. From there on it was a struggle, but neither of us ever thought of stopping, no way!

I have a goal for my first marathon to finish at 4:59:59 or better, however after taking 3:09 to run 15.29 which is a 12:22 mile that goal might be more like a dream. To break 5 hours one needs to run at a 11:25 per mile pace. I'm in trouble...

Week 11 schedule is 4,8,4 and 16 for a total of 32. However, since we are running a 5k Turkey Waddle race on Thursday, Thanksgiving morning we have decided to alter the week. We will instead run 5, 3, 8 and 16.

Enjoying the ride...