Long Run With Vegas Group
A few brave runners faced the elements with me this morning. We ran in the rain on the Eastlake Sammamish Trail. One runner commented that “this week was easier than last week in terms of difficulty of the distance”. Once you know what to expect, it makes it easier plus there is the cummulative effect of training. When you are in new territory, there is uncertainty. You are not sure how you’re going to feel etc. You might need a little more sleep the night before a long run or a little more fuel. The purpose of the long run is to train your body to be in motion for a long time. It’s not about speed, in fact long runs are called LSD, long slow distance.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 09/30/2007
- Time: 08:10:00
- Total Time: 00:58:53.00
- Average Heart rate: 165
- Max Heart rate: 170
- Calories: 500
- Distance: 6.3 miles
- Average Pace: 9:20.75/mile
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
