I was so busy running around during the 36 hours that the Eastern States 100 was going on. I didn't even get a chance to run during the event. It is a shame, because I would've liked to have tackled more of the tough trails around the course. I guess I'll be back there.
We didn't get home until 9 PM Sunday night. I needed a run, so I grabbed the headlamp and vest and ran around my neighborhoods. The plan was to just get something done, so I went for 5 miles.
The weather was super cool all weekend and more of the same tonight. It was so relaxing. I did sweat with a shirt on, but it wasn't too noticeable.
I just went out and relaxed and had fun. I rarely even bothered glancing and my watch. I was just in thought a lot. I thought about the crazy ultra this weekend. I know eventually, I want to tackle a 100 miler and maybe even this one. However, those goals are way down the road. I want to be better trained, so that I suffer less.
I did the loop that I used to do in high school. Then, I added on the 1 mile loop in the other neighborhood to climb. I realized how much stronger I'm getting when I was done with the climb and had been thinking so much that I didn't even notice it.
It was great to be halfway done and then beyond that. The legs were a little sore, but not too bad. I'm pretty sure that I need new shoes.
This run was so peaceful and relaxing. Only a few cars passed by. It wasn't long and I was back to Newburg Road. There was a car coming, so I went back in the neighborhood briefly. I then finished up and had a short walk back.
It was good to get something in at least. I have a 50K to train for at some point and I want to do well in it. Therefore, I need to start going longer on trails and hitting the hills. I'm thinking I may try to do 2 loops at Trexler tomorrow. That is depending on how hot it is then.
5 miles - 41:43 (8:21 pace)
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