12 miles done! This means that soon my weekly long runs will be the farthest I have ever run...once we pass the 13 mile mark, who knows? When my runs are especially tough I take comfort in knowing that I can do it because I've done it before. After 13.1 I can no longer say that. Instead I'll say I can do it because...any ideas? I need a new mantra.
We ran a new route, which I loved. We headed from the civic center down Ocean, past San Vicente and up Amalfi. It took us about 2 hours and 20 minutes, doing This is a hilly neighborhood with gorgeous homes so there is a lot to look at and fantasize about while running. I had plenty of time to do that. In my fantasies I started to become very discriminating about what I did and didn't like about the architecture of these marvelous homes. Yeah right! I should be so lucky to live in any of them, let alone pick and choose among them. It sure was fun, though. One of them was even for sale and its real estate sign said that it had a golf course. A golf course! In their backyard! *sigh*
Another highlight was that I saw a beautiful dog that I sort of fell in love with. She was solid and stocky with a body and face kind of similar to an American pit bull but short, velvety gray fur like a weimaraner. And she had beautiful yellow-hazel eyes. I asked what breed she was and her owner said was a cane corso. I love them! Look at these pictures:
http://www.westcoastcanecorso.com/canecorso.htm
On top of the great scenery, I also had great company. I always love running with Mollie and Kelly, but this week I got to run with Nicole, too! I run with her on Thursdays but don't often get to run with her on Sundays. I lucked out this week and got a twofer: Thursday and Sunday!
One a different note, I'm starting to notice some difficulties with my knees as the mileage gets higher. I talked to my coach about it and he gave me some great advice and things to try, which I will. It's no fun feeling like the Tin Man at the end of a run, desperate for an oil can. I'll update about what I try and my observations as the season progresses.
This week in running:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 20 minute run
Wednesday: Curves and 45 minute run
Thursday: 5 mile run
Friday: none
Saturday: none
Sunday: 12 miles
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