- Site:
- http://vern-running-green.blogspot.com/
- Miles:
- 5310 total / 285 in 2012
- Goal:
Nurture body & soul through total fitness, healthy nutrition, and mindful living. Run for the joy of running. Daily yoga practice. Marathon #3. Ultra #2.
Vern Myers ran: Hal: "Run 20 miles......
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- 20 miles
- 03:55 time
- 11:44 pace
- 3243 calories
- details
Hal: "Run 20 miles... 45 to 90 seconds slower than race pace." Holding back on the pace today was no problem, with this distance coming after 10 yesterday! This was a tough run, unexpectedly so, since last week's 19 didn't seem that difficult. However, last week was the first increasing week after a recovery week, so I guess I was a little fresher. Today, my legs started screaming at about mile 15. I tried Keith's strategy and told them to shut up, but they didn't listen! This week was exactly 5 miles more total than last week, Hal tried to be clever and sneak in one extra mile on each day's run. Nice try, Hal, but my legs weren't fooled. At mile 15, they realized they'd run as far as they had last week, and tried to tell me that they weren't going any farther. So the last 5 miles were all about the mental battle. That is actually a good thing. It should be good preparation for the similar battle in the last miles of the marathon. Another perfect running morning, 44 F as I went out the door at 7:20 AM, abundant sunshine and 71 as I finished almost 4 hours later.
- Weather
Good work on the mental struggle, Vern - I totally get to that same point on just about every one of my long runs. Sounds like it was a beautiful day!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Great long run, man. Nice work.
almost 2 years ago • Like
How to go, Vern. 20 after a 10 is an incredible accomplishment.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Great stuff Vern. A 20 after a 10 yesterday is pretty impressive.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Nice mileage Vern.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Great run! Keep up the good work! I look forward to the days when my long runs are 20+ miles.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Very good run Vern, sounds like your almost ready for the marathon.
almost 2 years ago • Like
So proud of you for toughing it out. WOW. Makes me feel like my 6 miler today is just a quick walk though the park! I felt the same way in my last mile though. Legs were not happy and it was all a mental game after that.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Wow. Hard core battle there. Good job on not giving up and making it through the pain.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Incredible weekend, Vern! Awesome work, punching out those last 5 miles. By race day, you'll be inVincible!!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Your dedication to the sport is truly inspiring Vern!
almost 2 years ago
big time kudos!!!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Excellent 20 mile run Vern, made more difficult after a 10 mile run the previous day, not very easy to do!! You are making great progress both on the physical front as well as the mental, well done!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Great run Vern! Super 20!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Thank you all for the nice comments! A note on toughing out the last 5 miles-- at mile 15, when I turned the corner to start the final pass on the inner loop of this trail, giving up really wasn't an option! Secret strategy: Running from home to the trail and back is extra incentive to succeed! At the end of the run, if I don't finish the miles, I don't get home!
almost 2 years ago • Like
wow. that is a huge temperature change! What an awesome weekend of running. I''m sure that mental toughness will make a big difference in your marathon. Good for you!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Impressive, especially after 10 the day before! Congrats on the 50 mile week as well. You're probably due for a few naps this week!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Great job, Vern. That 20-miler is always a tough one. But you're right, it's great mental prep for the actual race. And I love your comment about the extra incentive...I've undershot my distances a few times and have had to run some extra miles to get back home...haha! Again, aweeesome work!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Vern, I am totally inspired and impressed with your huge personal accomplishment!! Way to go!!! This is just an amazing achievement and you should be so proud of yourself for accomplishing this. Keep up the fabulous training and you will finish your marathon in full glory!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Way to go on the 20-miler! Excellent!
almost 2 years ago • Like