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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. Hazel CerisierSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Great job! You're amazing!

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  2. Urban Running GirlSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    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/



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