Fri - 12/31 - run 9.0 miles

I had on the schedule, although I am actually behind schedule for this week, to run 8 miles. Once I got out, the running seemed relaxed and I went another mile to make it 9 for today and 20, so far, for the week. This has been my longest effort since a 10 mile trail race back in March. It is the longest continuous running I've done in maybe 10 years. Even back last year when I trained for the 50k, my longer runs typically had some sort of break in them; a walk here, stop for a drink there. Nine miles without stopping is long for me. I don't particularly feel fast right now. That's probably because I have gained a few, or 7, lbs. I think once this weight comes off, I will again start to feel like I am faster. I can't wait to think how I will feel once I am back down into the 170s.