After getting the little monster to go down for his nap around 1PM, I got going for my long run. Originally I intended to get out for a 16 mile run, but due to the wind freaking killing me toward the end of the run, just cut it short by one. Started off a bit stronger than I wanted, going between 8:00 and 8:15 min/mile for the first 4 mile set and the initial couple miles of the 2nd 4 miles. I made an on the fly crappy decision after finishing the 2nd four miles, where I decided rather than stick to my plan of 4x4 mile loops, getting water and a snack after each loop, that I would push on loop 3 and get in 6-7 miles so I wouldn't have much left. Well, that is exactly what happened, I didn't have much left, but instead of not much distance left, I didn't have much left in the tank. Furthermore, after hitting mile 12, I hit a straightaway and had the wind hit me in the face for about 3/4 of a mile of the run. The wind just about did me in, causing me to slow down a couple times and actually take a breather to stretch for a period at two points. Really frustrating. Good news was that the mole skin I got to cover my blister worked like a charm and I had no issues with that! Overall, it was still a pretty good run with all run, with all miles under 9:00 min/mile pace that I need for the marathon. I finished the miles in 8:05, 8:15, 8:16, 8:11, 8:15, 8:30, 8:28, 8:25, 8:42, 8:53, 8:26, 8:32, 8:35, 8:47, and then finished the last mile in a solid 8:23 pace. However, while stretching, I apparently threw my back out. Definitely seems like my body is telling me I need a rest week. So this week will be a step back on the mileage for sure!
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