I was up in Chisholm Sunday and with the cool weather and slow wind, I couldn't help but get out on the Mesabi trail for a 13 mile practice run. Weather about 70 with 70% humidity.
I stepped out the door and started running. Instantly there was some aches in my left foot. I let Em know she might need to pick me up if my foot didn't last. The nice thing about this route is that I can carry a small water bottle, have a good sized drink every few miles, and fill it back up in the rec area in Buhl before I return.
This course is kind of tough because it is a bit hilly in a few places, but it is smoothly paved and relatively flat. I sped out at a good clip and tried to keep my pace below 8 minute miles.
The first half of the run was uneventful, save that I had to remove my shirt because it was warm. I didn't meet any bicycles and other runners on the first half. I got to Buhl and turned around and did a self assessment. My left heel and foot were my biggest concern. My foot ached and my heel felt a bit swollen, I made sure I relaxed as I ran. When I got back to the rec area in Buhl, I pitched the rest of my water and opened the faucet. Note for the future: don't pitch your water until you check to see if water comes out of the faucet.
I called Em and told her my situation and she agreed to drive to Buhl and meet me (somewhere) to fill up my water. I started running back, hoping I would get to the area on that trail that is near the highway and meet her there. It worked out pretty well. I filled up my bottle, took care of some business (I apparently got paged) and started to run back.
I had already gone over 9 miles. Once I got to mile 10 I started to feel really strong again, so I picked up the pace some. By mile 11 I was feeling very good, so I took advantage of some hills and started going very fast. I paid for it a bit on the last mile, but It was worth it. Here's the map of the run:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/35810254
Splits:
Total 13 miles, 1:48:16, 8:20 pace
Mile 1 7:38
Mile 2 7:38
Mile 3 8:07
Mile 4 8:01
Mile 5 8:05
Mile 6 8:15
Mile 7 8:26 (oh shit, I pitched my water!)
Mile 8 8:52 (not bad, this is the big hill on the back side of Buhl, a tough climb IMO.)
Mile 9 8:28
Mile 10 10:01 (Thanks for the water EM!!)
Mile 11 8:12
Mile 12 7:41 (woot)
Mile 13 8:38 (Maybe I ran mile 12 too fast)
This was a good run. I was exhausted at the end of it, but it only took an hour or so to recover.
I stepped out the door and started running. Instantly there was some aches in my left foot. I let Em know she might need to pick me up if my foot didn't last. The nice thing about this route is that I can carry a small water bottle, have a good sized drink every few miles, and fill it back up in the rec area in Buhl before I return.
This course is kind of tough because it is a bit hilly in a few places, but it is smoothly paved and relatively flat. I sped out at a good clip and tried to keep my pace below 8 minute miles.
The first half of the run was uneventful, save that I had to remove my shirt because it was warm. I didn't meet any bicycles and other runners on the first half. I got to Buhl and turned around and did a self assessment. My left heel and foot were my biggest concern. My foot ached and my heel felt a bit swollen, I made sure I relaxed as I ran. When I got back to the rec area in Buhl, I pitched the rest of my water and opened the faucet. Note for the future: don't pitch your water until you check to see if water comes out of the faucet.
I called Em and told her my situation and she agreed to drive to Buhl and meet me (somewhere) to fill up my water. I started running back, hoping I would get to the area on that trail that is near the highway and meet her there. It worked out pretty well. I filled up my bottle, took care of some business (I apparently got paged) and started to run back.
I had already gone over 9 miles. Once I got to mile 10 I started to feel really strong again, so I picked up the pace some. By mile 11 I was feeling very good, so I took advantage of some hills and started going very fast. I paid for it a bit on the last mile, but It was worth it. Here's the map of the run:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/35810254
Splits:
Total 13 miles, 1:48:16, 8:20 pace
Mile 1 7:38
Mile 2 7:38
Mile 3 8:07
Mile 4 8:01
Mile 5 8:05
Mile 6 8:15
Mile 7 8:26 (oh shit, I pitched my water!)
Mile 8 8:52 (not bad, this is the big hill on the back side of Buhl, a tough climb IMO.)
Mile 9 8:28
Mile 10 10:01 (Thanks for the water EM!!)
Mile 11 8:12
Mile 12 7:41 (woot)
Mile 13 8:38 (Maybe I ran mile 12 too fast)
This was a good run. I was exhausted at the end of it, but it only took an hour or so to recover.
Looks like you had a good run. Your Mommy would be proud.
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