Week 9 Run

Today's run was great! The entire run I focused on energy conservation, not running too fast in the beginning and saving energy for the last few miles. At this point in the training I'm getting use to being uncomfortable and the end of the run, and focusing on positive things - like, holy crap, I can't believe I've run this far! Also, stretching (seems obvious) but I realized today I am not stretching enough. When I stop at the water break or for a stop light I make sure I'm stretching my legs and feet to keep my muscles from tensing up. Last week's run was so emotionally and physically depressing, I'm so thrilled my body is getting stronger and accustomed to long runs.