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First Double Digit Dreadmill Run

So I'm pretty much terrified of running in the dark alone. I've been telling myself that I was doing my long run this Wednesday morning. But last night I psyched myself out. I set my alarm for 5am and told myself I was getting on the treadmill. I'd never run more than 6 miles on the treadmill.

I had to make 2 bathroom pitstops, but overall this was just a typical gut it out long run.

I had sent a running buddy a text earlier and she text me back and told me to do either 9 or 11 miles for 9/11. I got it in my head to do 11 since I needed to run 2 hours today.

I pushed the last mile a little too fast but I just wanted off!

But Long Run completed for the day!

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  1. Great job! You're amazing!

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  2. I now nominate you!

    After I wrote my blog post this morning, I went to my notifications and was pleasantly surprised to be nominated for a Liebster Award by The Sassy Swan

    http://urbanrunninggirl.wordpress.com/



    The Rules:

    1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
    2. Answer the 11 questions the person giving the award has set for you.
    3. Create 11 questions for the people you will be giving the award to.
    4. Choose 11 people to award and send them a link to your post. Go to their page and tell them.
    5. No tag backs.

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