My First 8 Mile Run

Sunday was my first 8 miles. It was also the most miles I've ever run in a week (19 miles total). It was also the first time I didn't want to run for most of the time that I was running. I was more tired than any other time I've ever run. I tried an energy gel on the run. ick. but, I did get a burst of energy. I had a good 5 to 10 minutes of runners high at about the halfway point. Otherwise, I just wanted to stop running and take a nap on the side of the road. I kept telling myself that this was good practice for "hitting the wall" in a marathon. I just listened to my breath, tried to relax and remembered impermanence. I would not walk unless I felt that injury was the alternative. Eventually, I was done. I got to ask for leg rubs from hubby bear and he's very good at that so, it was all worth it. :) My average pace was 12:07. I think that was just fine considering I wanted it to be zero:zero:zzzzz :)