Last 2 weeks I spent some time at the gym, but I am finally back out running on the road. With Hermine weakening and moving out further east, the threat of flooding is now less likely for NYC, tourists, bikers, runners and park strollers were jamming up the walking trail. (A rollerblader and a biker almost ran into me when both the biking and pedestrian paths narrowing). I have done 10K (6.2miles) and 7 miles but really haven't run distance much longer than that. But today I wanted to give it a try. I picked a path that I am familiar with, one that offers many alternatives (public transportation, reasonable distance for walking) in case I go cold turkey in the middle of the run.
The general recommendations for going longer distance is to go a little slower, 30-120 seconds slower than the racing pace (in miles). So I went a little slower. Didn't look at the running app and just ran at the pace which I could talk comfortably. The first 10K wasn't that bad. At the 12K mark I stopped a little longer for hydration and stretches. After 15K it was more of a mental push - body was telling me to give up. Perhaps I was too eager to finish it, I gradually started running at almost the racing pace until cramping started around 18K. I stopped for more stretches and moved on to finish the 21.1K (13.1mi)
To my surprised, my second 10K+1K time was almost as fast as my 10K racing record!
What a great run!
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