20 mile PR

So, on Saturday I was lazy and didnt get up til forever and got on the treadmill at 1PM. Worked out well because the Open was on ABC. Did 5 recovery at 8:44 pace. Thought about going downtown but ended up staying and just going out for sushi in town and then going to bed at a reasonable time.

Sunday I woke up at 7 and missed the 7:17 trail at Great Lakes. Raced it to Lake Forest (2 stops later) and got on at 7:24. The ride was uneventful as always. I started my run heading to the lakefront with overcast and low 70's. Went through Millenium Park and then turned north as soon as I hit the trail. Pretty crowded morning with runners. People must be getting up into the longer distances. I still have not seen CARA. Maybe next week since I will be staying in Chicago. Anyways, went all the way to the trailhead north (roughly 8 miles) and then turned around. I used 2 gels and overall felt pretty good. The first few miles were probably a little too quick but didnt really hurt me that bad. Saw a lot of tri-people in the water between North Avenue Park and Navy Pier as well as some crazy buff runners. Once I got back to Millenium, I jogged up Michigan to meet Fang at the Apple store. Total Distance: 20.39 miles Average Pace: 7:31

I crossed the 20 mile mark just over 2:30 which would be a 20 mile PR had it been a race. I guess I am getting faster.

Fang and I ate at Ditka's and I got a rack of ribs. We then walked back up to North Avenue to play some v-ball on the beach. It was probably in the 90's and I felt bad for all the people that I saw running. I cant imagine why someone would torture themselves like that. I guess they will be more prepared if we have a scorcher again this year at the marathon.

As an aside: I am writing this the next morning and I am sore. I dont know if I will switch to a recovery on Tuesday (probably since I have the Abbott House dinner) or go with the scheduled LT.