Everyone did a great job on Saturday!
I put the "start slowly as a warm up" advice to the test for my 20 miles. I started at a brisk walk with Jody and Sally, and we picked Suz up as we crossed the Causeway (well, she started walking with us -- we didn't actually carry her on our shoulders).
I didn't start running "Debra Intervals" until I got on the trail headed to Fox Bay. That was more than an hour of walking before running. I ran 2:2 intervals for a bit with Ann and Merrel, and then went back to my own thing along the way. Amazingly enough, I still felt pretty good on the Scenic Drive portion though my walking intervals were more frequent than running. I managed to finish the course in 5 hours, which certainly isn't a fast pace, but my Saturday goal was really to see if I could stay on my feet for 5 hours.
I felt plenty tired a few hours later and slept 5 hours on Saturday afternoon and was again ready to sleep that night. Suz and I rode bikes for a few miles on Sunday. We have found that it's a great help for those stiff knees, and is a really fun way to get in some cross training.
So, it's Monday morning and I cannot believe we did 20 miles over the weekend. Amazing! The slow starts appear to have helped me survive and finish the mileage, plus I feel sure it also improved my recovery time -- at least this time.
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I am jealous of your 5 hr nap. I took at 1.5 hr nap after I managed to get all the kids down for a nap. As soon as they woke up, I was up and about again. I'm still in awe at the fact I can walk today, after 18 miles. I'm pumped and ready for Chicago
That is the best "pick-up" I ever had from you guys!! Ha!
I felt like Rocky's trainer on Saturday. You forgot to say that you did 20 miles in 5 hours because you had my professional trainer support along the way such as foot massages, ice cold water, a full course breakfast. . . . and of course I pulled you with a rope the last 5 miles. Just kidding! You did great. Suzanne
Way to go! You've got your 20 miler under your belt now so you can definitely finish Chicago in the nice cool air.
5 hours? Wow. I only wish I could have napped that long. I may have gotten a five minute one in while Tom & I were watching a movie.
That sounds like a great day! Where were you and the wagon to pull me??? :) I need to ride with y'all some on the bikes, too. Let me know when so I can try to work it in-
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