Another 20-miler is history and I feel great. Sure, my legs were sore for the last few miles, but overall I wouldn't change a thing. I felt so good after the run, I couldn't even sleep (unlike the 5 hour 'nap' I took after my bad 17 miler). :)

I met Judy at 6:30 to drive around town and drop off food/drinks. Half an hour later we are on the road, excited about running and enjoying the perfect running weather. Our pacing was a little crazy. For the first few miles every time I looked at the pace we were either sprinting or slow as turtles. Somewhere in the middle of the run we found a good, steady pace. We placed our refuel food/drinks at just the right spots along the circle route we made. I took my last handful of Sport Beans at mile 17 and even though my legs didn't feel better, I felt like I had more energy. I think I remembered the most chi running I have ever remembered on a run. I really focused on my arms and 'the lean' (Don't you just love that part from the movie While You Were Sleeping?). Enjoy the weekend!

The Numbers
- 1 bathroom break
- 2 packs of Sport Beans
- almost 2 bottles of Gatorade
- 2 quick stops for my running partner to catch up
- 2 hours, 56 minutes, 56 seconds = one happy running girl

16 Miles

Knock, Knock, Knock

I walk to my front door and turn the door knob slowly.

A man in a green uniform and large brim, brown hat is standing in front of me.

"I am a park ranger from the state park in town. Surveillance cameras caught you going to the bathroom on state land. Here is your fine and you are no longer permitted in enter the start park."

(turning beat red) "What? Are you serious? It was an emergency! I was on a 16 mile run and there was No Where to go. I'm sorry. I will never do it again."

Beep, Beep----my alarm goes off. Thankfully it was all a bad dream. It can't be good when marathon training starts slipping into your subconscious. Just 7 more weeks until the big day. I can't wait. Happy Running.