Once again we had a pretty packed weekend, that once again took me all over the state. Saturday morning I spectated my friends daughter run her first 5k, followed by attending a joint baby shower for twin cousins who are both preggo at the same time (not planned), and then ended the day by taking my niece overnight and after taking her to the local "fun spot," we let her stay up late watching a movie and eating cupcakes. Obviously we are now her favorite aunt and uncle.
Sunday morning I snuck out early and headed over to Kensington again for my long run. It was cool and overcast, perfect conditions for my friends that were racing the Dexter-Ann Arbor races and Hawk Island Tri, of whom I thought of as I made my way around the lake on my first double digit run in 1 year, 2 months, and 22 days (not that I looked that up or anything...).
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| Because I was going further than the lake is around, I added in a mile out and back on the Huron Valley Trail extension that worked beautifully. |
The run was perfect, I felt strong throughout and without ever looking, kept my splits fairly consistent. Running along I just felt so legit finally going far enough to warrant consuming a gel (a new [to me] flavor called Berry Blast that I really liked it), knowing what to expect around every turn, and even recognizing a few runners from the previous weekend. As I closed in on 10 miles I was all smiles and had a celebratory moment which may or may not have included a fist pump and jump.
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| Double digit badassery is mine once again!!! |
It has taken discipline and patience these last six months to work up so slowly to this distance, as it would've been so easy to bump up the mileage sooner, but I didn't want to chance re-injury. When plotting out my R2R I carefully planned distance races to work towards as I waited the year I promised my doctor I would before training for another marathon. So far, it has totally paid off (hello multiple PR's!), and I will continue to bide my time, working next towards racing a ten miler and then on to a half marathon this fall.
Do you remember your first double digit run post injury? How about your first double digit run ever?
20 comments:
Awesome job Miss Redhead!!
I love it! So glad you are back there and I think you have made your return so intelligently.Well done!
Yay! And an awesome pace for a 10 mile training run!
Yeah baby! And, seriously, that's your pace for a training run? Speedy speedy!
Morgan,
I put this on your Facebook page as well.
http://www.howtobeadad.com/2012/7543/facebook-fist-bump-fbfb
--Greg--
I wouldn't be surprised if there was a double fist pump with that jump! Congrats again! Half-Mary... watch out! Here comes RED!!
Woot! Great job and welcome back to double digits.
I'm a new runner, so every run feels like an accomplishment, but I admit to feeling REALLY badass after that first double digit long run. It was pretty awesome!
badassery indeed!!! you must be on cloud 9!!! so happy to see you up in numbers again Boo!!!
I am so glad it was a great run! I still haven't run double digits though...but I hope my run goes as well as yours!
Congratulations...VERY exciting!!!!
Congrats on the comeback! Now enjoy a legit recovery day. Cheers!
Twin sisters prego at the same time? It's like a Haley Mills movie!
Awesome job on your run! It's like you get to hit all of your PDRs again! It'll be so exciting!
Nice Run! I have yet to ever hit double digets in my running. That will have to change soon because I have a half I want to run in October.
Well done!
Every post that I read where you are running so strong, welp, it just makes me so happy for you! You suffered for so long, so very patiently. I'm so glad that is all behind you now!
Way to go Red!
Congrats Morgan!! Such sweet sweet success!! So happy for you, I had a smile reading this!!!!
Anita
Nice run! Congrats on getting back to double digits!
Congrats on the double digits!
Awesome! Stronger and stronger!!!
i give this run a *10*! har har har.
woo hoooooooooo! i am so excited for you!!! i get so excited when i make it 5 miles haha. i'm not as dedicated to a 'r2r" plan as you were... otherwise i may be further along than i am.
And so a decree went forth throughout the land letting all know that today is the day that once again, double digit badassery belonged to the one they call Redhead Running.
Haha! Great job, so happy for you!
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