This past week I really slacked off in the running department during the week. I was just SO BUSY with everything else going on. Work was crazy busy and it’s a busy season for my blog. However, I am very proud that I finished my very first 20 mile run! And not only was it the longest run ever, it was the HILLIEST run ever.
In addition to the 1,467 elevation gain, much of this was on dirt roads, which was easier on the joints but took more footwork than I’m used to.
Needless to say I was exhausted by the time I was finished. I slept most of Saturday. Then on Sunday I got up at 3:30 AM to go turkey hunting with my Dad. We did not harvest any but we had fun watching hens dusting themselves.
Two gobblers escaped with their lives. And nature was beautiful as always. It’s so fascinating to be able to call to turkeys and have them respond. Sometimes birds and squirrels respond to the calls, too. The property on which we hunt has been in our family for years, and it is hilly. So my legs did protest hiking back to the blind, but at the same time it felt good to give them a stretch. We will see how this week’s runs go.
Last week’s stats:
Monday: 4,093 steps
Tuesday: 2,999 steps
Wednesday: 9,873 steps (ran 4 miles)
Thursday: 4,990 steps
Friday: 5,800 steps
Saturday: 42,316 steps (ran 20 miles)
Sunday: 7,715 steps
On the schedule for this week:
Monday: Lularoe party
Tuesday: Run 6
Wednesday: Run 6
Thursday: Run 8
Saturday: Run 12
Sunday: Turkey hunting and hunger walk
How was your week? What are you looking forward to this coming week?
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That’s great that you knocked out a 20 mile hilly run! I’ve never run over 15 so I can’t imagine adding 5 more plus hills at the same time. I would definitely do it on the trails though. There’s so much more to see and the dirt is nice to run on as opposed to the streets. Your burnt almost 2000 cals! I bet you were starving when you were done – I would be. Enjoy getting in all those miles this week. Happy Running!!
Yes! STARVING! Even with taking in Gu every hour or so I found myself really hungry.
Congrats on the first 20 mile run…totally awesome!!
uuugh to the hills….I know I need to add more of those but my knee is not a happy camper with them at all!!!
Have a great week!
Thank you! Surprisingly my knees weren’t bothering me, but my calves were KILLING by the end!
Super job on the 20 miler Wendy! I like running off road to help with the pounding but goodness it does take more effort. Could it be we’re picking up our feet more on the uneven ground?
I will be running in the Rock n Roll Nashville race this weekend and I’ve never been to the City. I’m looking forward to exploring this great city! Thanks Wendy for linking up.
Enjoy Nashville! I haven’t been there in years. Someday I’d love to do an RnR race. Thank you for hosting my favorite link up 🙂
Congrats on the 20 miler. That elevation gain is insane, however! I would enjoy just being out in the great outdoors(especially if my Dad was still around). Good luck with your new blogging venture. I’m looking forward to this weekend…I may run a half at the last minute. Thanks for linking with us Wendy.
Thank you, it was! But I feel very prepared going into this marathon. Thank you for hosting my favorite link up!