Yesterday was my longest run in almost 7 years. My training program called for a 20 mile run this weekend and we were quite busy with lots of fun events so that meant getting out at 5 am yesterday. There really are not that many people out and about at that time - not just runners - anyone!
The weather was actually great and I got to see the sun come over the mountains at about mile 7. Felt good the entire run and had my fastest miles on miles 19 and 20 and beat my time goal by 3 hours (2:57:01). Denise ran 8 on Saturday and I did 4 as part of the LBC Summer Oasis series, we then hosted about 28 people to a big pancake breakfast with muffins, yogurt, eggs, cheese, fruit, milk, juice and more. Denise did a great job and everyone got plenty to eat after running, biking or walking.
After the run yesterday we went to friends for a party and ended up playing volleyball. That seemed like a fitting way to relax after running 20 miles. Then this morning was a 10.5 mile bike ride along the Heritage Trail and Lacamas Lake.
After last week's half marathon on Sunday I did 6.25 miles of tempo run on Tuesday and 6.5 miles of speed work at the track on Thursday. Monday and Wednesday were bike days and Friday was one of those rare rest days. Total training miles are now at 545.5. Next event is the Hulaman 1/2 Marathon in Forest Grove on 8/16 if it is not too hot then the Ridge Run 1/2 Marathon in Ridgefield on 9/13. This week will be a tempo run, track work and an 18 mile run on Saturday before my niece's wedding. I will be in Central Oregon Thursday and Friday and am hoping to get a run in there Friday if possible.
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