The Knoxville Marathon is 30 days away! My husband and I did 18 miles 2 weeks ago which involved a good bit if walking after mile 15 and his knee gave him problems. Our long run route starts at Orr Park and then we run different 5-8 mile routes from there with the park being home base for water and GU rest breaks. Mike really enjoys the Parks Trail so we set out on that route first. The trail is mainly crushed gravel, but there are short stretches that are primitive trail. There is also a water fountain for a quick water break at College Lake. After a break for GU and Gatorade at the car our next loop took us into a nearby neighborhood that I run frequently. I was glad to be back on the roads, but the route has several good hills! Our final route took us down Main Street, and around our local college campus. We finished with one last mile around Orr Park. We averaged 10:30 pace for most of the run and I only walked on the primitive trail. Mike's knee was good too. The weather was fabulous around 60 and breezy. All in all we felt like the run was a success! We took a short walk and stretched before going to pick up ME who spent the afternoon at my parent's house. Mike took kid duty so I could get the horses fed and go to the grocery store (note to self, shop for groceries BEFORE 20 mile run!). We finished the night as a family watching The Little Mermaid on ABC Family. This morning we are both feeling sore, but nothing hurts! I'm sore across my shoulders which seems strange, guess I was tense yesterday. Now to get up and get this week started! Another 40 miles to fit in around everything else, but I wouldn't have it any other way!
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