21.1km training long run.

Well, just back from my first long run of the current program. Decided to do a half marathon distance to gauge where my fitness is at and to also try out my GU gels and hydration patterns.

The run itself went really well, coming home in 2hours and 6 minutes. Surprisingly this was only 4 minutes slower then my Canberra Half time on May. My intentions were not to run that fast (for me anyway), but I just ran on how my body was feeling. I actually walked on purpose at 7.5km and 15km, whilst I had a drink from my belt, just to give the legs a little break and to make drinking a little easier.

I am surprised how FANTASTIC my legs feel right now. After Canberra I spent 20 minutes on the massage table, writhering in pain with corks and knots in my calves that caused me to walk light I was 200 years old. But, today I feel no such pain. Perhaps this training is starting to pay off.

I am also so glad to have been introduced to 'MarathonTalk' podcasts, which makes the time just fly. Listening to other runners stories and accounts is a great mind-set and very productive to any runner...of all abilities.

Anyway, I think I deserve a bath. Rest day tomorrow..YAH !!!!