Five plus four equals nine...........................

Took me about two hours to complete my nine mile run. I did this on purpose figuring if I am going to end up running for five hours I need to stretch out my time as well as my mileage. And to be honest, it feels lots better to run slow than it does to run fast. I know lots of people feel differently and wood rather have teeth pulled than run a 14/15 minute mile, but I am not there (at least not) yet.

Earlier in the week, the plan had been to find a new nine mile route, but since that didn't happen I decided to run my four mile route and then do my five mile route. It worked out great from a mental perspective because I felt the same things I normally feel on these routes (okay, almost time to turn around...half done...right after this corner and I've made it) rather than focusing on the whole nine miles.

I really, really need new shoes. I can tell this because I am getting some pain in my shin and knees some distance into my runs. As soon as I get new shoes these pains will go away. It is just going to be a long two weeks until the semi-annual sidewalk sale the running store has. A little pain is very much worth the hundred bucks I will save (I buy two pair at a time so I can rotate them to make them last longer.)

I am feeling like a nap right about now, but I am going to be a good wife and stay awake for father's day. Right now (my) Mister and youngest are out on a father's day bike ride for a little bonding. We have a cook-out planned for later today. In fact the cake I am making is probably done by now (I have headphones on so I don't have to listen to the Catholic Mass on television right now). Better go get it out. Have a great day.