15K rainy run

[kwell39]

Had a fantastic run yesterday on my farthest long run yet. My MMR training plan called for 9 miles at my slow pace of 11:51/ minute. It was overcast and rainy so I was hesitant to begin. I started out extra slow and by the end of the 3rd mile I was feeling great. I really enjoyed running in the rain with the raindrops pelting over my rain jacket. I listened to the NRC 90 minute guided run to help keep me motivated. Finished at 9.30 miles (almost 15K) with an average pace of 11:48 per mile. I took a GU gel with me and had that at about mile 5 but didn’t take any water. My last 4 miles I upped my pace and still had a little left for a sprint at the end. Recovery was my feet up the wall, stretching and muscle milk - followed by dinner. Today I feel good, hardly any soreness. The HM doesn’t seem to daunting any longer and maybe a marathon will be in reach someday!

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Sounds like you're doing a great job building up your distance, especially with no aching afterwards!

As an aside, I love the tags they've automatically assigned your post 😂

[kwell39 Half Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

I found that amusing myself! Curious how they get assigned. What it something I said?! 🤔😂🤣

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to kwell39]

You said 'MMR', aka the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine 😄

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done. Instead of muscle milk try good old fashioned chocolate milk - cheaper but just as effective: independent.co.uk/life-styl...

[kwell39 Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Thanks WhatsApp.

[Katnap Marathon]

That's brilliant kwell39! 15k is the next milestone distance in my sites.

I've got a figure of 8 route that should do it.

Happy running 🏃!

😸 Katnap 😸

[kwell39 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap! It sure feels good to get this far. Can’t wait for you to have that same feeling smashing your goal! 👊👍

[Katnap Marathon in reply to kwell39]

Haha! Smashed and elated 😁

[kwell39 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Super fabulous!! 🎉🎉🥳