Feeling great Saturday night after my 16.5
I told you last week that I had some anxiety about Saturday’s planned 16-miler. Turns out that anxiety was completely unfounded, because Saturday’s run was:
- The one where the miles just flew by
- The one where you feel efficient
- The one where that hill you hate wasn’t such a big deal
- The one where you laugh with friends for more than two hours
- The one where you have an extra gear in the last mile
- The one where you feel invincible
- The one where you know–you are back!
How was your weekend long run?
It’s good to know you are back. I am not sure where you were hiding…
Jamoosh recently posted..Houston Hates Me
I love the smile!
Sounds like it was one of those runs that make us feel great and is one of the reasons we run. Congrats on tackling those 16 miles.
Fran recently posted..Friday January 13, 2012: The TGIF edition
That sounds fantastic, congrats, and you certainly deserve it.
scarlett recently posted..Goals 2012
ahhh those are the best! when everything comes together. I’m glad had a breakthrough you 16 miler, I’m sure that will ease the anxiety about the number going forward!
Kristy (@KrisRunTri) recently posted..Week 19 Last week of base. And some snow in Cle!
Yay! I’m glad you had such an awesome run! Those are truly THE BEST ones to have!
“The one where you know–you are back!” <—– That's the run I'm waiting for, but I'm sure it's a few weeks off.
RunningMoose recently posted..Running is…
Nice to hear you know you are back as well after that run!
abbi recently posted..Consistently Inconsistent
Yay!!! SO great to hear that, Amanda!! Glad that you ARE BACK =) Hope you had a great rest of the weekend!!!
Michele @ nycrunningmama recently posted..Envisioning Success on a Long Run
makes my heart happy to know you are doing so well!
Fantastic! Runs like those are like icing on the cake! So happy for you!
Teamarcia recently posted..Who Needs Some Sunglasses? Giveaway
I love when you have THAT run… it is what makes you keep coming back for more! Great job!
Christina recently posted..felt like a gym imposter
So, so, good! Strong and joyous is what I see – inspiring!
Andrea recently posted..Warm Weather and IF
YAY!!!!! I knew you would rock it. You are TOTALLY back!!
Hugs!
Erin Henderson recently posted..Challenges
Back like you forgot something…but you didn’t! Nice work!
That’s awesome!
Laura recently posted..A full house
Congrats. That’s a great feeling. Cheers!
Viper recently posted..Flashback Friday: True Test of Will
Boy, how I love THOSE runs!
Congrats on a kick ass run! 
Christel recently posted..Don’t let the bad guys win
Sounds wonderful! I know there are more such runs in your future!
Terzah recently posted..The Olympic Marathon Trials
A to the Awesomeness! Glad you had a very good run from the sounds of it.
Kenley Jones recently posted..Getting the Ball Rolling Again
Welcome back! I love these runs – sometimes the ones you are dreading turn out to be the best ones ever.
Kierstan @ Life {and running} in Iowa recently posted..menu planning:: january 15-21
Hell yeah! I’m so glad you had a great long run!
Raquelita recently posted..Running with my Best Friend
I ran 9 yesterday. Oh it was good! Good weather, good book. Legs were strong. The hill was still a hill and an awful one, but I just took it slower. I only stopped twice – once at home to go #2 LOL and once at a train because I had no other choice.
I’m proud of that run because when I’ve been on the treadmill it’s been SO hard to go more than one mile without walking. :S The last 2 treadmill runs I’ve forced myself to not walk…it plays such a mental game on me.
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Congrats on the good run and welcome back (-:
Jeff Irvin recently posted..Olympic Trials & Houston Marathon
Those runs are the BEST! Glad to hear it went so well for you
Kara recently posted..Active Recovery
Awesome awesome awesome.
marlene recently posted..Boston Training – Week 2
I to had an amazing run. After 4 mile into it my legs just kick in to a great rhythm and it seemed so effortless. I wish all my runs could feel like that. One of my best runs. The weather here this year has been amazing to. I wish we had weather like this all year round. I am loving not having to get on the treadmill much this winter. Thanks also for a great running partner. So happy you are back to doing what you love girl.
Awesome to hear about your solid run! Since I’ve never been “there”, I will try to look forward to it.
Christina recently posted..Back in the saddle again…
Yay! So happy to read this. I bet that did feel awesome.
Christy@My Dirt Road Anthem recently posted..Monday Motivation: Peaks to Prairie
those are the BEST runs!! I ran 13 on Sunday and felt kind of the same way – long miles, and running solo. Turns out it was a GREAT run, too!!!
melody recently posted..Athlete Bio {Annie Feldman}
Yay!! Those are the greatest runs ever! I’m so happy for you!
Aimee (I Tri To Be Me) recently posted..A week in review and other things too
YAY!!! So excited for you!
Kim recently posted..Walt Disney Marathon Relay 2012
Just look at that smile!!! All you needed to do was to post that picture, no words needed.
Happy, happy for you.
Ewa recently posted..Playing a tag game
She’s Back baby, She’s back!!!!
Jason @ Cook Train Eat Race recently posted..Frugal Grocer Week #2
Ahhh, I’m so happy for you!! You deserve this!! Those kinds of runs are great and so appreciated when the do come along!
Awesome! You’ve got it from here on out!
Vieve recently posted..Week #2 in Review
Yay! Congrats on a great run!
Hikermom recently posted..Decisions, Decisions
Congrats! Good to hear you had such a wonderful run.
Jo @ simplehappyhealthy recently posted..Natural Long Run Fuel
Yay! Congratulations!
That’s awesome your LR went so great! I don’t think I’ve ever had a LR feel that way yet. But I have had some shorter ones that were just perfect
ahhhhhh, I love runs like that! very happy for you that it went so well!
Molly recently posted..Many Firsts, the Disney Edition
So glad the run went well – wish my 12 miler has been like that! WE got pounded with snow Friday morning and the roads were still not totally clear but Saturday morning so it was a bit slushy, but we made it.
j recently posted..Whole Living Cleanse: Week 2
So happy for you!!
Laura recently posted..The Laundry of a Cold Long Run
Awesome job! Those confidence boosters are so crucial in training. Your training cycle is well under way!
Laura recently posted..Houston Half Race Recap
Glad to hear it went great for you!
Jill recently posted..Let’s take a look into 2012
thats awesome, way to go!
I am coming back from a stress fracture and I am hoping “that run” happens soon for me!
Heather Montgomery recently posted..Altra running
Yay!! So glad you had a great one! Very happy for you
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted..Week 5 – Time to Step Back
So glad to hear your 16-miler was great!
David H. recently posted..Early hiccups
awesome
feener recently posted..spin – please respect your instructor
so, so happy for you!!! You deserve it!!! Waiting for mine…I know it’s around the corner. Must keep pressing on.
Julie D. recently posted..The Cardinal Sin (almost)
So glad your 16 miles turned out to be cake.
My long run wasn’t so fun. The weather turned nasty and the challenge of running in the slushy, uneven snow, with wind to boot forced me home after 9 miles to finish on the treadmill. Oh well – there’s always next week.
Joanne recently posted..Don’t sit and Chickpea Mix Salad with Yogurt Ranch Style Dressing
Heck yeah!
gracie recently posted..Louisiana Marathon: Race Recap
Awesome! Glad you had a great run! My 15 miler was the opposite of that but it is done and I’m sure this weeks 16 will be amazing.
Great Job!
Missy recently posted..15 miles and cheering on marathoners
Woohoo! You’re back, baby!
Pam recently posted..Almond Milk – A "How-To" Post
Congrats on getting it done…and with such success! I’m so jealous, those are the best kinds of runs that you just described
Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchen recently posted..Altra WINNER!
Awesome!!! So glad it went well.
Allison Johnson recently posted..Last Long Run… 7 days to go!
Hurray!
Very happy for you.
I had no run this weekend, which is great training for the 50K in April. Sigh. But what I did have was a FANTASTIC group mountain bike ride/BBQ. Well worth skipping Saturday’s run, even if it had me worn out all day Sunday, too. I did manage to squeeze in 5 miles today, and training officially starts next Monday, so then I”m going to have to lose the excuses and RUN.
Kate recently posted..If you plan it, they will ride.
Those are all such wonderful things! Yeah for a great run!
yayyayay! awesome!
Jen @ floundering in flip flops recently posted..This week in training is brought to you by…
Yeah you!!!!
SassyModernMom recently posted..It Even Impressed My Husband…
That’s just awesome. The best news!!
So so so wonderful Amanda!!
Yeah!!! So happy for you! Nothing better than a successful long run
Christine recently posted..Sunday Randomness
That’s my favorite kind of long runs!
Abby @ Have Dental Floss, WIll Travel recently posted..Getting My Ski On
youre.my.freakin.heroine.
Miz recently posted..The marriage of mind & muscle**
It’s the most wonderful feeling when ‘all things work together for good’ and you feel you’re floating on air. So glad YOU’RE BACK!!!
Runningfox recently posted..Frost
Yay! Congrats on an awesome run! I love when something that initially seems really daunting turns out to be no big deal, or better, is completely enjoyable.
WHOOPPPP! love hearing this, welcome BACK!
katie recently posted..three things thursday on tuesday
Those are the best runs! So glad you are *there* again!!!
That Pink Girl recently posted..Olympic Time Trials – Houston
Great to hear your run went so well. Mine was a short 5 miler and my legs felt like lead. It was a grin-and-try-to-bear-it kind of run.
Ellie
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