Last Long Run

Tomorrow is a big marathon day. In my home town, there's the Twin Cities Marathon. I'll be out with my neighbors cheering on the runners. I know a lot of people who are in that race tomorrow, but they don't read my blog so I won't name them. Chicago, of course, is putting on its own marathon, and several people from my running club, as well as fellow bloggers are running it. Good luck to Marcia, Nat, AmyBee, Cheryl, Juls, Peter and Josh ! And on the west coast, good luck to Michelle, who is running the Portland Marathon!

Today was the last long run of my training! I ran 12 miles today, in all kind of weather. Waited until 9 a.m. when the thunderstorms ended, then headed out the door. Of course I had the marathoners attitude that it was only 12 miles and with all the long runs I've been doing this would be a piece of cake. I was so wrong! The temperature was in the high 60s when I started and although it had been raining, the humidity was so thick you could serve it on a plate. Ugh. I was hoping the rain would hold off until I was done, but I wore my cap just in case. The bill keeps the water off my face.

There were a lot of runners out, since the Twin Cities marathon is tomorrow. I guess they wanted to get one last run in to make sure they could do it. I wore my "Find Your Happy Pace" singlet and OMM running skirt and it was funny how many people I caught looking at my chest! I'm not used to wearing anything with writing on the front of my shirts.

When I started the sky was overcast, but then the sun came out. It was so beautiful with the leaves in their Autumn splendor! The sky to the west was black, but I tried to stay on the east side. It did rain on me a little as I was heading home, but by that time I was so hot I welcomed the relief.

Anyway, it was a tough 12 miles. Maybe it was the humidity and maybe it was the fact that I ran 20 miles just 5 short days ago. Afterwards I showered then went out to breakfast by myself, since my running buddies are in Chicago. I had buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup for the carbs and a side of two eggs for protein. A great recovery meal. Then I went home and took a too-brief nap.