Day 69 - one with nature

So I completed my second long run this morning where I was able to improve my avg pace once again, when comparing the speed to last week's long run. That is good because it was a little difficult nearing the end of the 19 km this morning. One thing I really didn't like is that today's run was the first time I actually carried a bottle of water with me. I've always just drank alot of water before going out on my run and then filled up when I got back but this time, since I was going 19 km, I didn't want to risk it and the smart thing to do is to hydrate throughout the run. So I carried the bottle of water. While I definitely hated doing that! I use my arms alot to get my rhythm while running and I was totally restricted by being weighted over by water on one side. I also didn't like it swishing back and forth. So I finally broke down after my run and when and bought a water belt. Where I can have 4 smaller bottles around my waist while I'm running. I'll try it out next week and see how it goes. Other than the water issue, I had a beautiful run. I decided since I had to run such a long distance I should have a nice view to look at, so I went down the Ottawa Canal and ran along there and the Ottawa River, it was really beautiful and made me truly appreciate the beautiful city we live in. I was one with nature.

SAT August 7, 2010 9:00am

Temp 15

Wind

NW 11

Humidity 67

Today's Stats: 12 miles, 19.33 km in 1:59:36, avg pace 6:12 /km, avg speed 9.7 km/h burned 1736 cal.
Listened to: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - always allows me to be present while running - love it!

Day 62 - Kicking ASS!!

It took me a bit longer to get out the house today to do my run. I wanted to make sure everything was just perfect from the clothes I was wearing to the audio I would listen to. I decided to start with the audio book 'The Power of Now' and then switched to 'The seven habits of highly successful people', these classics never get old to me as, each time I listen to them I learn something new or have a totally different perspective on the lessons.\
As for my run, I kicked ass!!   check out my avg pace - totally respectable!  :)
I was totally siked for my run this morning. I started out slow and steady but really didn't have one pain, issue or dought. I just went out there and did it. The only funny thing that happened is that I underestimated the distance and ended up running in a subdivision for a bit till I found my way out and headed down the highway. Then it was just straight running. Really enjoyed my run this morning and I'm really looking forward to the next few months of training and then of course the grand finally the Marathon with my DAD!!
Woo Hoo!! ok, now for a shower...

SAT July 31, 2010 10:00am

Temp 19

Wind NE 6

Humidity 52

Today's Stats: 10.13 miles, 16.29 km in 1:44:41, avg pace 6:26/km, avg speed 9.3 km/h burned 1480 cal