Stone Mountain 10 Miler

This was my last 10 mile run prior to the 13 mile Alpharetta 1/2 Marathon coming up next weekend with David Jones.

My first trek around the mountain this afternoon was difficult- the wind was whipping around the mountain and I was freezing my *ss off! The first 5 miles completed in 40 minutes and change. Pretty good run, but I HATE cold weather!!!

I stopped a minute to change shirts and put on a thermal shirt, sweatshirt and hat and started out on the second half. After hitting the beginning of the seventh mile, my left knee started acting up (it has done this several times lately) so I slowed down my pace for the next mile and that seemed to help. Plodded along the remainder of the course without having to stop once (an accomplishment for me), but I have to tell you it was really tough the last mile. My legs were telling me to stop.

Overall time, 10 miles at 83 minutes, 39 seconds. About 8:39 minute mile.
I can't say I'm really thrilled about the time, but I was very happy that this was the third run over 10 miles without collapsing.

Tomorrow is supposed to be nice weather. I will probably walk more than run to stay limber and not over-do it.

Wish me luck next weekend!