Medium-long run for the week, 12 miles. Was originally hoping to get my run in this afternoon, but that did not work out. I had to be at the pinewood derby for our cub scouts since I am a webelos leader, and that took longer than I thought it would. The run was interesting. Lybi and I went out to eat early this evening, and finished at about 6:30. I headed out for my run at 9:00, and could still feel my dinner. Of course, there was some fatty food, and I also probably ate too much. So I had some abdominal discomfort (just a little) for about the first half of the run. I should have known better :) Hit the first half in 45:34, just a little slower than 7:30 pace. Decided to pick up the pace just a tad to try to average 7:30 for the entire run. However, once I hit the 8 mile mark, my body wanted to be home, and I ended up picking up the pace a bit more. This is where two of my MP miles were - 7:14 and 7:11. After a 11th mile of 7:20, I kicked it into gear, and hit my last mile in 6:53. I was huffing and puffing at the end, I was tired, but glad to have the run complete. 49 miles for the week, and feeling good. I should be able to top 50 miles next week, then start preparing for my 1/2 marathon. Congratulations to all the FRB'ers who ran Painter's and did so well, I am so proud of all of you! Lybi and I wish we could have been there, but it was not to be this year. | 