I was a bit worried about the 8 mile run today. It is the furthest I have run in a very long time and I wasn’t quite sure how my legs would hold up. Luckily, I did pretty well! My average pace didn’t drop too much (according to my Nike+) and I felt good throughout the run. The legs are a little sore now, but they definitely held up along the way.
I was running along the Green Circle Trail (a 24 mile trail in Stevens Point & Plover) and was able to see some new parts of it because of the longer run. While in one wooded area, a deer jumped out onto the trail and stared at me. I stopped and we looked at each other for about a minute. Then she huffed loudly and ran away. And I continued on the run. What is nice about the trail is that it is mostly mulched – so it’s easier on the feet and knees. I get to “rest” the next two days and begin again on Monday. 1 week down – 10 more to go!
Friday’s Run: 8 miles/1:18:45/9:49 avg min/mi
Much Ado About Nothing 