10 miler-Done!

Yes, I was able to sneak my long run in this morning before the weather turned bad. The forecast was for 20-30 mph winds developing this afternoon and continuing on until tomorrow. Roy had to get up at 7 to be work for 8 so I was up anyways. I looked outside and saw the wind wasn't too bad and decided to get my run done asap. I laced up, grabbed my Garmin/iPod, water bottle and was out the door at 8. My first 10k was great. My legs felt great. I averaged under 10 minute miles with the wind aiding me from behind. I made my right turn onto WS. It was all downhill for the next 1.5 miles until my right town onto S. Street, back towards home. Then, smack...the wind hit me dead on. I slowed my pace a bit to 10:20, ate my Gu. Today, I tried Cliff Shot in the Mocha flavor.

It was gross. I prefer my Chocolate Powerbar Gu and will use it for the half marathon.

The next 3 miles averaged10+ a mile. The wind was really getting to me. It was blowing probably 15-20mph the whole way! I made my last right turn onto C Road and the wind was there again. UGH. I couldn't win. My last 1.5 miles was good, with my legs feeling okay, but my head started to hurt because I was running out of water. My 10 mile run took me 1:42 with an average pace of 10:17. I am on pace to PR in Havasu if I hold on to that pace. Here is a break down per mile:

mile 1: 9:52

mile 2: 9:37

mile 3: 10:11

mile 4: 9:52

mile 5: 10:44

mile 6: 10:00

mile 7: 10:44

mile 8: 10:00

mile 9: 9:04

mile 10: 9:26

.5 walk home.

Total distance: 10.01 miles

Average pace: 10:17

Calories: 1082

I love my Garmin!!