19 mi + Panera.

19.00 miles in 2h 55m 13s // 09m 13s/Mi [11:35 AM]

mile 1: 9:31
mile 2: 9:27
mile 3: 9:26
mile 4: 9:27
mile 5: 9:18
mile 6: 9:18
mile 7: 9:18
mile 8: 9:23
mile 9: 9:15
mile 10: 9:13
mile 11: 9:25
mile 12: 9:16
mile 13: 8:59
mile 14: 9:07
mile 15: 9:10
mile 16: 9:11
mile 17: 8:55
mile 18: 8:57
mile 19: 8:37 (!)

It was kind of chilly today - 30*F but the wind wasn't blowing - and I was comfortable in UA tights, UA long sleeved base layer, NF jacket, thin gloves, and a hat. Actaully, at some points I was kind of chilly, alleviating the fear that I overdressed.

The trail I run on for long runs was icy + snowy at some points, but it wasn't that hard to run out. I did think I'd bite it a few times, but I stayed upright.

^^ this is a photo I found online, but it's from the trail I ran on today and v. similar to what I saw!

Audiobook is staying interesting, which is so important for me for long runs. I have about 9 hours left of this book, so I'll need to find a new book before training for National is over. Suggestions?

After my run I drove to Panera and ate - um, inhaled - lunch: + sandwhich + brownie + chocolate milk. I think I scared some patrons. Then to Ulta for BM 'warmth' and finally to DSW for brown slingbacks [gift cert that expired today].

It's kind of odd, but I would think not unusual: I'm not very hungry the day of a long run, but starving the day after. Will need to pack two lunches for tomorrow!