The Best of Me.

Wow. I did it. I have gone farther than I've ever gone this morning and i can't begin to explain the joy and emotion i am feeling at this moment. 12 miles, no walk breaks. Even fueled on the run. Paced 10:28 a mile. Dead on to where i've been on past long runs. The gas tank was empty as i reached my goal. I even got congratulated by Lance for setting a new personal best (those with the Nike Plus will know what i mean!) The emotion didn't hit right away. I was too spent. After sucking down 40 ozs of water and a recovery drink, i put the top down and headed home. The Foo Fighter's "Best of you" comes on the radio and i get charged up. Fist pumping in the air (the others on the road must have thought i was a lunatic.) and then what i had just done hit me and i lost it. It was pure joy pouring out. I gave it my best today and i accomplished this goal. 2 hours, 5 minutes, 41 seconds and 2031 calories later, i did it....and i'm almost 1/2 way there. Next long run will put me past the 1/2 way point of the marathon. I can't wait until then! 76 miles so far this month. Will add another 18 next week. 28 for the week. Both personal bests. It's been a good week.

Thanks to Tree for letting me watch Prefontaine last night and helping me carb up. Hill for checking in to make sure i was ready. Hadley and Gina for the Power beans and Chocolate Gel. Liesl for lunch on Friday and Lorraine for being with me on today's run. Wouldn't have made it without you!

Off to Margaritaville to "carb up"....1 Bud Light at a time! Fins to the left!