Done!

It wasn't easy but I did manage to get the scheduled 18.5 miles in this week. Yesterday was 5.75. Sue ran 4 with me. We took a little water break and then Cosmo and I finished the last 1.75 miles. I felt really good at the 4.5 mile mark - just cruising along. Of course, the good feeling lasted only a quarter mile. I had to walk a minute or so at the 5 mile point due to a recurrence of this episode. A minute of upper thigh clenching and the urge passed. I felt very, very tired and lethargic after the run. My legs were heavy and I felt dopey. I felt way more tired than I thought I should. I ended up laying down a couple times. It occurred to me after that I drank no water after my run. I drank 8-12 oz an hour or so before my run at 8 am. I drank 4 oz. after and then forgot about drinking completely until about 5:30 pm. What a dope.

Today, was 4.25 by myself. Cosmo was very tired after yesterday - he took a 4 heavy, deep sleeping nap. Considering I ran yesterday, I am pretty happy with the time. It would be nice to get back to the 10's but I don't think that will happen much as we increase our distances. Tomorrow is 4.5.