Erin Does Life.

Adventures in movement
Inspired by BenDoesLife. Early thirties, working to get to an average BMI, vegan. Adult-onset runner; completed two marathons with Team In Training and now I can't stop running. Go figure.

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Long run Saturday

11 miles
1:45:49 

No lie, this run was really tough. I was struggling. I was lucky to have some great runners with me, though. Some interesting learning experiences:

I dressed for the windchill (9ish*) but we never really had to deal with winds, so it was really closer to the actually temperature (19*), and the ten degrees proved to be a bit much. 

Nutrition/hydration: In the cold weather, the gu became more viscous and I had a hard time tolerating it. Also, I brought water, and I’m glad I did - I probably should have used it earlier. 

Gear: long-sleeved tech shirt, light tech running jacket, windproof/breathable jacket, windproof vest, neck gaiter, headband, tech texting mittens with cheapo knit gloves, heavy running pants.

I didn’t do my intervals this run. I think that probably also added to the difficulty.

On the bright side, I think that’s probably about the right pace that my long slow distance runs should be.

Also, I wasn’t able to take Mingus with on this run. He developed pancreatitis last week, is feeling much better now but the vet recommended he lay off running for a couple of weeks and ease back into it. Should be interesting as my mileage increases. 

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  1. momrunnerwife said: Wow, your dog can run 11 miles? Awesome!!! I gotta train mine to run a bit but I’m too damn impatient with them!!
  2. kalsjourney said: Good job getting it done, Erin!
  3. regainingmymoxy said: Why is up with your dogs?!!
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