Longest "run" yet

Today I did a 14 mile "run". It was a bit warm here in southern Indiana.
It was around 75 when we left at 6:00 AM and I think 85 and 99 heat index when we got back home over 3 hours later.
I "ran" using a 3/1 run/walk ratio and that worked as well as it could considering the heat.
In May I ran the Indy mini in 2:16 and today I did 14 miles in around 3:15.
My marathon goal pace will be 9:30ish and today my average was 14 minute miles.
That includes the 1 minute walk breaks and a several extra longer walk breaks at the end.
I had to go really slow to keep going without a death in the family.
I never felt really overheated though.

We had plenty of ice water and I think I did a good job of hydrating.
But it was slow going or no going. And I am never fast anyway.
I am tired, but fine now. One small blister on my right foot - same thing happened in the Indy.
Got a band aid from the country store we stopped at at mile 8.
Still can't wait until fall weather! Good times though.

That was a long long run. Glad you made it through nice job. Go recover and enjoy Sunday!

Good job Charles! You were really smart out there!

Yes!!!!

Great job!!!!!

Good work!!

Great job Charles, stay with it and it will keep on getting better.

Good run Charles. I am going out in a minute for a 15.

Good job Charles! You will see improvement over time.

Fantastic - keep it up!

Very cool, Charles!

Nice job, the run/walk combination will help you prepare for Howl. I do the same thing on my long runs when I am preparing for ultras, especially in the heat.

Today I ran 10 miles - started at 5:15 AM - so I avoided the big time heat here today.
I am running in a 5K on Saturday morning, so tomorrow I will just take it easy.
I still want to get under 27:00, but I doubt that will happen because of the heat.
My long run next week is 17 and the week after I do my 8 hour ultra in Illinois.
And the Indy Monumental Marathon is 100 days away!

No need for quotes my man. That's a run.