Michelle's Marathon Training Log: Week 11

Target Miles: 26
Completed Miles: 43.25

Monday: 12/26/2005
Total Distance: 10.63 mi, Total Time: 1:53:37, Avg Pace: 10:41/mi, Total Calories: 964 cal, Avg Heart Rate: 156 bpm

I tried a new trail today -- a 6 mile out and back. It was great, but had hills I was not used to running. :) I plan to keep this one in the mix for my 'kinda-long' runs less than 12 miles.

Tuesday: 12/27/2005
Total Distance: 4.74 mi, Total Time: 46:21, Avg Pace: 9:46/mi, Total Calories: 490 cal, Avg Heart Rate: 161 bpm

Wednesday: 12/27/2005
Total Distance: 4.84 mi, Total Time: 48:40, Avg Pace: 10:02/mi, Total Calories: 500 cal, Avg Heart Rate: 153 bpm

Friday: 12/30/2005
Total Distance: 5.49 mi, Total Time: 58:18, Avg Pace: 10:37/mi, Total Calories: 569 cal, Avg Heart Rate: 160 bpm

This run was through downtown and midtown Atlanta Georgia. I used to live in Atlanta, so was familiar with the route. Nice day, nice to be back in Atlanta.

Saturday: 12/31/2005

17 Miler
Originally uploaded by michellefleury.

Total Distance: 17.54 mi, Total Time: 3:04:33, Avg Pace: 10:31/mi, Total Calories: 1,855 cal, Avg Heart Rate: 155 bpm

YES! 17.54 miles! I am so happy about this run. I was not sure I could do it -- the farthest I'd run up to this point is a half marathon. This was my first *really* long run. It was a great experience. I was surprised to find I felt pretty much the same from mile 6 or so throughout the run -- my feet ached a little, various little muscles would make themselves known periodically, but no major pain and no major fatigue. I can see why numerous long runs are needed before a marathon to get your mind and your body in shape. My next, and longest pre-marathon run, is the weekend after next -- 20 miles. Ugh.

This run was in Huntsville, AL, where I was for a friend's wedding.