5/9/10 AM Easy Recovery Run, 20 Miles

20 Miles
2:16:03
6:48 avg

Thru 8 Miles - 56:00
Thru 16 Miles - 1:51:01 (55:01)
Final 4 Miles
6:20, 6:25, 6:16, 6:01

Good run, but was definitely a roller-coaster ride along the way. The left Achilles was aching off and on throughout the run. When I got around 12 miles, I began to feel short on fuel and just not all that good. I had decided at that point not to stay at the park to get the additional 4 miles on my 16-mile route to make 20. I just decided to head back to make my 16 and be done.

Once I got back to the 16th mile, I was feeling alright, so I just did a loop around the loop of Scotland, Snover, Floyd and Jackson Hill. I figured one mile at a time, I could handle to decide if I'd get the full distance. I was happy to get those final 4 in to make my full 20, but now I'm just a little tired. Legs feel pretty good, but I'll be stretching and massaging the Achilles all day.

Off to see mom!!!