Sunday 10/11/09

12.8 miles "easy"
1:39:42
cloudy, 72 degrees, humid
Noon
Home, Octavia, City Park along Bayou St. John, City Park Ave., Marconi, Harrison, Wisner and back — from here on I'll refer to this loop as the Bayou 13 Loop.
Adidas Ride

This was the first long run, over 10 miles, I've done in quite some time. The weather was relatively nice. A cool front came through with some hellacious rain early this morning. It's still rally humid. This is the first day on a 20 week plan fo the Mardi Gras Marathon.

I felt pretty good considering that I'm not in great shape right now. I know I went out way easier than I came back. My average pace ended up being right where I wanted it... I think. It felt kind of quick coming back.

I ran alone with some music in my ears — Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn on the way out and Ojos de Brujo on the way back. I just tried to get into a groove and stay there. My hamstring issue is nearly (note: I say "nearly.") non-existent. I know I'm going to be tight tomorrow. But generally I feel really good.