The Killer 20 Miler

So a week and a half ago...I did my long run in the keys. Originally, I was planning on doing 15 miles. My leg had been feeling fine all week so I thought I would be fine. About 3 miles into the run, I decided that I should run 20 miles. I skipped the week I was supposed to do it because I was injured, and I really wanted to get that mileage in before the marathon.

So the first thing I did was run 5.2 miles from my house to Jeff's house. I stopped at his house for 5 minutes, talked to his mom and dad for a bit and drank some water. At this point, I felt fine. Then I ran back to my house. Around mile 9, my mom came on bike and rode next to me. Once I got to my house, I stopped for another 5 minutes, ate a lot of fruit and drank water.

I headed back out and I started to get REALLY tired. At mile 14, I literally stopped and started crying. Yes, crying. Like a stupid little girl! hahahaha. I was tired, hot, hungry, and crazy for thinking that I can possibly run 26 miles. After my one minute drama session...I kept running. Luckily, after like 5 minutes, Jeff came by in the car to see how I was doing. Perfect timing! I cried again to him. He felt so bad for me, but he told me that I can finish and that I can't give up now. He also told me my mom was about a mile or so away on bike.

I kept running and like 5 minutes later, I saw my mom. She stayed with me the last 5.5 miles. If she wasn't next to me...there is no possible way I could have finished. She kept cheering me on, singing to me, and telling that I CAN DO THIS.

I finished but I was so tired, I could have just collapsed on the floor. I got home and everyone was cooking steak and mashed potatoes. It was an amazing meal but even my plastic fork felt heavy.

I still can't believe I ran 20 miles. After the run, my stupid shin started hurting again and I haven't ran since. I've only ridden bike. I'm hoping that it will heal by marathon day....but that will be 2 weeks since I've ran. It's crazy!


Anyways, thank you Mami for getting me through this run! You were the best cheerleader ever! xoxoxo