Distance

Run: 75 minutes of easy distance, hilly

Distance: 7.9 miles

Time: 75:18

Performance Stats (out of 5 ★)

Legs: ★ ★ .5

Gut: ★ ★ ★

Energy:  ★ ★ .5

Mind:  ★ ★ ★

Overall:  ★ ★ .5

Soundtrack: Metallica, ...And Justice For All

The weekend distance run is probably my favorite run of the week. It lets you really settle into the run and take it all in. That being said, you have to plan for the run, because it takes longer than the mid-week stuff.

I knew that this weekend was going to be tough for the distance run. We had our annual BBQ and Brewed Beer Blowout, and I certainly partook in the festivities! I meant to get up early on Saturday and fit the run in before getting ready for the party, but there was lots to do once I got up. The party was a blast, but I had a few too many brews and BBQs for todays run!

All in all, it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. I put the run off until later in the day when the sun was going down (no way I was going to make it 8 miles in the hot sun today!). My legs were a little extra achy, especially the knees and my right hamstring. My energy was lower than usual, but the music kept me going, and in the end it shook out to be a good first 8-mile run in at least as many months. Sometimes you just gotta figure out how to make the best of things, and stick to your guns. It'll all eventually works itself out.