Day 18

Scheduled: 11-12 miles

I did not run on the treadmill so I cannot give as much detail.

It took me 2 hours 13 minutes to run 11.09 miles. Total 11.99 min/mile

This was my first run outside and it felt great. It was cold and I did not dress warm enough so when I got done, I was shacking because I was soooo cold. The air here right now is terrible too but I just could not run that long on the treadmill. I ran more than I thought that I would. I walked a little at the beginning for a warm-up and then only other time I walked was on the hills. I did run the last hill though. I was hurting a little bit when I got done and my left knee is still causing me some problems but for the most part, I was doing really well. My legs hurt until the end of the day but it is all good now. I am actually amazed how my short runs are actually helping me with my long runs. I was not sure how they would work out since I ran more days and longer week day runs then I am with this schedule. It has been very beneficial though that I do not over due it during the week.

I did not eat much for breakfast. I ate a small piece of banana bread before the run and I started feeling hungry at mile 9.5. I did not replenish my system very well later in the day either. It apparently is taking too much effort me to get enough food in my system.