View Workout (Christopher Smith)
8 Miler - Gut Check Time...and Not Because of the Distance
October 24, 2009 (Morning)
Exercise Type: Run
Weather: Rainy...Windy....Cold
Comments:
Holy cow....whatever could have went wrong went wrong. I was running in Michigan so no idea where I was going. I ended up running into a direct wind with rain hitting my face most of the way. About 3 miles in I missed a curb and fell and rolled. Knee and hands were bleeding..but I was just happy that I didn't break anything....other than my Garman which the strap broke...and hung there flapping around the next 5 miles, but still functional. I ended up getting turned around somewhere along the way. About 5 miles in I had this overwhelming need to find a bathroom..but was not successful...and that overtook my knee throbbing thoughts the rest of the way. No water or gel the whole time. I walked when I bit it for a couple minutes and then again for a minute or 2 ...my time stunk...but sometimes it is just about sticking with it and just finishing the darn thing!!!! I'm freaking proud of myself. I could have given up many times and would have been justified in doing so...but neither of us quit...its just not in our nature. HOOOAHHHH
| Distance | Duration | Pace | Interval Type | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 Miles | 1:30:55 | 11:21 / Mile | Long | New Balance 1063 |