Miles:
7085 total / 726 in 2014
Goal:

Train smarter, stay healthy and push myself to be better in all aspects of my life.

Amber F. ran: This was my first 20 ...

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  • 20 miles
  • 03:05 time
  • 09:15 pace
  • 2372 calories
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  • 314 ft climb
  • 0 max hr
  • 0 avg hr
    • Currently /5 Effort.
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good 20 Miles on the... 20 mi 03:05 09:15 pace

This was my first 20 mile run since the marathon last October and I'm pretty happy with it. Jenn agreed to meet me for the final 8 miles and I was VERY happy about that! It seemed like it took an eternity for me to get to our meeting point and that irritated me a lot.

The heat and humidity made for less than ideal conditions, and when it started raining at mile 10 I did a little dance of jubilation. However, the rain combined with the copious amount of sweat I'd produced made my shorts a tad heavy and I had to use the rubber band in my hair to keep them from falling down. Thank goodness for my children...had it not been for the duck-shaped Silly Band I'd been given a few days ago, that seems to have taken up permanent residence on my wrist, I would have not been able to put my hair up again and retain my semi-cuteness.

Jenn pushed me through the last few miles when I really started to break down, and I can't thank her enough! All-in-all, a great run. Fueling seemed to be perfect (gel every 5 miles and sports drink in between)...I will use this routine going forward.

over 1 year ago

  • Sang Y.
    Sang Y.
    Sang Y.

    Awesome job on the 20 miler! Nice to have a friend to help get you through the tough part!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Lisa M.
    Lisa M.
    Lisa M.

    It was awful out this morning!! Nice long run Amber!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Jenn
    Jenn
    Jenn

    You are amazing, my friend! You looked really strong! And you pulled me whether you know it or not! Now lay down! :)

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Mel C.P
    Mel C. Great Performance
    Mel C. Great Performance:

    Awesome 20-miler, Amber!

    over 1 year ago

  • Jonathan P.
    Jonathan P.
    Jonathan P.

    Wow big miles at a sweet pace! Awesome. Maintaining cuteness. Priceless.

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Jill S.
    Jill S.
    Jill S.

    Nicely done!! Having someone to run the long ones with makes such a huge difference :)

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Laura A.
    Laura A.
    Laura A.

    Great long run! Jealous you got a little rain, it seemed to miss me! Hm and I seem to remember you being given the duck shaped silly band, Charlie and Bella will be glad to hear they could help:) great work now have a glass of wine and put your feet up!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Cha S.
    Cha S.
    Cha S.

    Wow. You did 20 in this heat and in that time? Awesome!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Joanna
    Joanna
    Joanna

    Awesome run Amber!! IT is so hot today!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Isaac M.
    Isaac M.
    Isaac M.

    GREAT 20!!! Glad the gu's and drinks worked out so well! And it is always great to have someone else to run with! Nice job!!!!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Suzanne M.
    Suzanne M.
    Suzanne M.

    Awesome!!!!!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Greg R.
    Greg R.
    Greg R.

    I need to see the dance of jubilation!

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Jeffrey H.
    Jeffrey H. Great Performance
    Jeffrey H. Great Performance:

    Congrats, lady! Excellent pace for a 20-miler, especially in the crappy conditions AND considering it's been a while since you've done one.. Are you running Rochester?

    over 1 year ago

  • Joseph M.
    Joseph M.
    Joseph M.

    Welcome back to the Dark Side

    over 1 year ago • Like

  • Beth B.
    Beth B.
    Beth B.

    Yay!! Awesome work! That is a lot of miles...

    over 1 year ago • Like