Ok. So I just completed this weekend my long training run in Malibu of 20 miles for the marathon. I actually did 20.2 miles, but who's counting? (My actual path is shown above) Anyway, the run went really well. Better than expected actually. I think it's because my training partners and I have been running in Phoenix and the lowest it gets temperature wise is about 75 degrees in the morning. I started in Marina del Rey and it was 55 degrees. By the time I finished, it was a boiling 71 degrees.
So, to my running pals that think I've abandoned them on our long run, I was simply doing temperature based running research and yes, temperature makes a big difference. We're all going to knock it out in Seattle because their temps are similar to what I ran.
The run was actually one of my best. I started in Marina del Rey, went through Venice, Santa Monica and up to Malibu and back. 20 miles is still a long way, but easier with good weather and a view.
So now we being our tapering down period in getting prepped for the June 28th marathon. We will actually be running fewer miles on weekends. I am looking forward to this since my knees and legs hurt after these long runs. (Although running a quick mile the next day makes it easier. Thanks Jason)
I'll keep you updated as we taper down and get ready for the actual marathon. 20 miles ran in one shot. A great accomplishment. A very memorable run. The longest of my life.
But it's still not 26.2 miles as the marathon will be. That's coming in a very short month.
Going long!
