Six Miles

Today was our 6 mile long run. The last time I ran six miles was when Ava ran the Portland Marathon in 1995 and I ran the last six with her.

Yesterday, I came down with a nasty head cold. Runny nose, congested chest...you know the kind. I wasn't sure how that would translate for my six miler but I was determined to not let anything stop me. (My biggest fear is not getting in my training runs and not being ready for April 11th.) I decided that, no matter what, I would travel six miles by foot today -- even if that meant I had to walk some of it, and we all know how I feel about walking during a training run, right? Ava? Corie? Anyway, I figured that if I had to walk because of my cold I could make an exception, just this once, to keep up with my training schedule.

So, I bundled up, long sleeves, stocking hat, jacket and of course Miss Sarah, and off I went. As usual I took it easy the first mile or so and felt pretty good. No wheezing or sneezing. I ran all six miles feeling quite strong, so I went an extra .28 miles. ;) When it was all said & done I ran a 9:44 average pace -- which is slightly better than what I've been doing on my 4 & 5 milers. Then, as if it could get any better, Lance Armstrong congratulated me on my "longest workout to date"! Thank you Lance!