i got lost! talk about a mental challenge (as was my intention in taking on two 20 milers for this marathon training). around mile 13 i missed a crucial turn and ended up at the north end of the park on glenwood avenue. i was able to cut through the middle of the park after a map consultation with a park ranger, but i still ended up running about 22 miles yesterday.
i'm glad it happened, though. i needed something like this to try and mentally "break" me. i am happy to report that it didn't. the air was cool, and i felt loose and strong the whole way despite getting lost and the challenging hills. i am pretty tired though. tomorrow's five miler might just be pushed until tuesday. :)
one down. one more to go.
wow. you go girl. those hills look hard... and you had to do 22 miles?! yikes!
ReplyDeleteway to go, julia! and you ran a hilly 22 miles! you are my hero.
ReplyDeleteOMG...I'm glad to hear you got thru it! Shoot a marathon will be a piece of cake for you! you are my hero too!
ReplyDeleteway to go julia! hills and all... that is seriously awesome. you are going to rock this marathon!
ReplyDeleteI knew Umstead was hilly but it looks like a beast on the elevation map! You are one STRONG woman!
ReplyDeleteJulia - this is completely random, but I've been trying to remember your mantra about when it gets hard, that when you change.... what was that exactly??
ReplyDeletei love that mantra. jillian from the biggest loser.
ReplyDeleteshe says "when it gets hard, that is when your body changes."
my post is here: http://jonajulia.blogspot.com/2008/01/absolutely-my-new-mantra_18.html
22! What a great run.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Julia! I'm impressed!
ReplyDeletethanks for the encouragement!!! it means the world!!
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