20 miles down

Today's run was my first 20-miler in my marathon training. It felt soooooooo good. I haven't run 20 miles since this time last year. I loved every step of it. I ran from Fairmont, WV to Morgantown, WV.

Last year, I remember struggling through the 20 miles. This year, I'm 20 pounds lighter and in much better shape. It seems to have paid off. I ran the 20 in 3:06:48. Much better than last year.

Steph ran 10, then hopped in the car to pick me up in Morgantown. She then biked a couple of miles out to meet me with a bottle of water. She's so great about getting me through the training :)

Next week is a rest week, 5-5-5-8-12. We'll be in Cincy for my sister-in-law's wedding. So I'm going to run the 12 before the wedding. The following week I have another 20 miler and then the taper.

Lastly, I'd like to thank David for his shout-out. I didn't get a chance to post on Runner's Lounge Take it and Run Thursday this week. The topic was blogs that you like. David said some nice things, and I wanted to thank him. He and I have been blogging for about the same time and we've tracked each other's progress since early last year. Thanks David. Here's to another racing season for us :)

Woot!!
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