I had the best run all year (well, the best after the AZ half) today! I did 15 miles in 2:11:10 and felt really great the whole time!
I don’t know why it was so speedy, but I’ll take it!
I ate my same pre-run breakfast – english muffin with PB&J and iced coffee.
I woke up to a very drizzly, gloomy day. I was not excited to get out and run in that weather so I took my time getting ready.
I double checked the weather report and it said the rain was supposed to stop at 8am. I thought that was weird because it was still so gray at 7:30am, but I was hopeful.
I often say that the stars have to align for me to have a good run. Well, today the skies parted and I guess the white fluffy clouds aligned!
The weather turned gorgeous and I sped along on my old favorite route. Ben used to live on a 5 mile loop that I loved to run. So, I drove there and ran it 3 times. I know that’s kinda weird, but there is a bike path nearby if I got bored – I just never did!
I tried to not look at my Garmin and just run with the flow. I really just listened to my body and since it felt good – I made sure to keep my pace up without checking my speed. I figured I’d find out at the end 
I did have a quick bathroom break in the beginning. I don’t know what I did differently today, but I could not hold it!
And I chugged the last of my Gatorade around mile 12 – I could really feel that kick in and help me with the last 3 miles!
15 miles in 2 hours 11 minutes 10 seconds
Average Pace: 8:45 minute miles
I came home to a pancake breakfast! Ben cooked up some pancakes and left me a batch. Great long run and pancakes?!?! Love it.
I’m not sure what is on the agenda for the day. I think Matt is getting restless so we better get out of the house!
See ya later!
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Nice! A five mile loop is a nice sized one. I have a short 3 mile one I do, but 5 times around might drive be crazy (coming from the girl who plans to do 10 on a treadmill this weekend, haha).
Great job! About to head out for a little 4 mile run myself.
Great run! I did 9 today but it felt harddd
Congrats on the awesome run!!
Way to go on that run! I love those “I had a great long run” days.
I wish I came home to pancakes, but I guess I should just be thankful that the baby is reasonably clean and not screaming when I come in the door
That’s so awesome about your run!!! Don’t you wish all runs could be like that!?! And you had food waiting for you when you got back….priceless.
Great to hear you had a good run, Monica! I went for a run this morning too, not as long as yours, but it was pretty good. When I got home I made the BIGGEST omelet you’ve ever seen. It was so ridiculously fantastic.
Aww how cute he left you a pancake! It looks delicious.
Pancakes sound like an amazing post-run meal. Yum.
Great run and a speedy one too.
I ran this morning and waited for the skies to clear before I headed out. I had a great run too….maybe it’s in the air. The runner’s high air where we both live
Have a good weekend
Yah for runner’s high air
I just love having a run like that, where everything feels great. It’s wonderful for your confidence, for sure.
Have a great Saturday!
I think youre my running twin
I did 15 miles today in 3 loops as well, but you beat me by 3 minutes! Way to go!!
Good job on the run!
Congrats on a great run!
Whoa!! That IS super speedy! Nice job, girl! :O)
Ah, those kind of runs are the best! I hope my 12 miler tomorrow is as good as your 15 miler was today.
Hope you 12 miler went well
Thanks! It was awesome! It’s beautiful in NC right now.
Congrats on an awesome run! Beautiful weather makes all the difference. My cloudy day today was a downer!
Yay for having a good run!
Does the iced coffee help with providing energy for the run or is that just something you have everyday?
The iced coffee helps with running, but I do have it pretty often lately
I’ve read several studies referencing the benefits of caffeine when you’re running (that’s why some Gus have caffeine in them!).
Wow, what a great run!! It’s awesome when it all works out like that
Sounds like an awesome run!! Good job!!
I need to get myself some english muffins.
That is AWESOME!! I cannot wait to make those posts in the future! I am hoping once I get past these newbie hurdles, I will be a runnin’ fool (Forrest Gump) like you are! Pancakes afterwards, what else could a gal ask for
I am looking forward to a Peanut Butter/Choco Banana breakfast pizzert this week, and am holding off on pancakes until next weekend when I do the first 5K race/run 
Had some amazing Mexican food last night and wanted to ask if you have ever had a great recipe for enchiladas that is more on the healthy side?! Hope the rest of your Sunday goes as super as how it started 
You are so fast! Is there anything better than pancakes after a long run? Especially when you don’t have to make them yourself
Congrats on an awesome long run!
Good job on the long run today! I am very envious. It’s -20 degrees celcius here. I am dying to start running outside again!
I’m jealous of the nice weather too. It was a random 60 degree day here in Kansas last week, but now it is back to the 30s.
great speedy run!
Yay for happy running and impeccable Southern California weather.