Feels good to get 10...

Well since my last post, I feel off the running bike for a minute. I didn't get my long run in on Saturday or Sunday, so I finished last week with only 12 miles. I had very good intensions, but I never got out the door to do it. I planned on doing it Saturday, but my wife got off at 6am instead of 3am. I was going to run 8-10 miles early Saturday morning, then shower and head to my son's baseball game. Her staying over to help out put those plans on hold. Sunday morning I was just lazy and didn't want to get up and run. Monday morning, same thing. Monday at work I felt really bad since I had not run in 3 days. I was mad at myself for not getting up and doing it since I was on a good roll. So after work, my daughter has soccer and my son and I got some baseball work in at the field. Then I got dressed and set out to do 4 to 6 miles. My wife don't like me running at night without my phone or a partner, so I had to take my phone. I started out and the weather was perfect to run. It was cool and the light breeze felt awesome. I got about 3 miles in and decided to go for 8 miles again. Once I got to 4 miles, instead of turning around and heading back towards the house, I kept going. I called my wife at 6 miles and told her I was feeling good and was going for 10 miles!!!!! She thanked me for calling and not letting her worry (even though I scared her when I called and was talking while running). I ended up finishing my 10 mile run 30 seconds shy of 1 hr and 30 minutes. I WAS STOKED!!!! It was kinda silly to out with no water or Shot Bloks, but it was totally not a planned 10 mile run. It was a great run and made up for the 3 days I didnt run. I guess that was a small rest break for my 1st 10 miles in awhile. I didn't get up this morning like I was supposed to and get 5 miles in. I planned on doing it after work around the neighborhood and let the kids ride their bikes. But 30 minutes before I left work, it started raining. I would run in it, but my wife is working and I can't leave them alone at home. So, I hope to get in 4 miles in the morning and then maybe 4 or 5 on Friday. I think I will try for 8 on Saturday. I doubt I will get to go to Franklin, TN for the Franklin Classic 10k on Monday. Oh well....maybe next year....


Happy running!!!