Tuesday, July 14, 2009

12 Mile Run

Wow! 12 miles – easily the furthest I have ever run in one go in my life! I was only aiming for around 9 miles but felt good so I kept on going!  Had only 3 brief rests.  Really struggling at around the 10 mile stage but managed to keep on going.  It took me a total of 2 hrs 9 minutes, with an average heart rate of 178 bpm – excellent evidence of how hard I pushed myself today!  Garmin watch informs me that I used up 1327 calories – felt like more!!!

I am sat here now with legs like jelly!  My calves ache like they have NEVER ached before.  I am tired and yet I feel great.  What an achievement!  Only a few months ago I was out of breath walking on the treadmill!

12 Mile Run in 2 hrs 9 mins - by far the furthest I have ever run in one go in my life!

Pace stats for my 12 mile run - I know it's not all that quick, but I don't care! I am just overwhelmed that I managed to run as far as this.

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