10 miles down... My homework for the week is mostly done!

Arg…. No I mean it! Arg…. 10 miles is far! How did I ever do these every week in my marathon training?

Of course there could be some extenuating circumstances. Friends of mine (DIG, Chris & Brandon) invited me out for a night on the town last night after my 5 miler. And who am I to turn down a beer with friends, especially during the holidays. Also, there is the fact that I had just run 5 miles 12 hours earlier. And of course the lack of sleep may have played a role. I thought I was suppose to get smarter and wiser as I got older…. When does that start kicking in?

All things considered it was a good run. I mean I was really (really really) spent after 10 miles but they are in the books. I could definitely do 13 right now if I had to, but I’m not sure in under 2 hours (maybe with proper rest and sleep). I’ll be working on my speed a bit more these next 4 weeks, and trying to rest a bit more. I slowed my pace today given all of the above and the fact that I’ve not had any days off since Monday. The good news is my homework for the week is mostly done. 3 miles tomorrow and I am free to celebrate the New Year.

I am so looking forward to the rest of the weekend. Celebrating the New Year with friends and a New Years Eve 5K to boot!

Have a great New Years all!

10.0 miles/1:24:30/Avg 8:27