Feb. 19 12 miles

Today was just an easy run. I headed out about 8:00am and it was 33 degrees out. With all the warm days this week I have been used to wearing shorts so I opted for shorts, a tshirt, and a long sleeve tech shirt. I was a pleasant morning as usual in seneca with all the other runners. I ran the 12 miles in 1hr and 54 mins. I felt ok, I think I was probably dehydrated but it was nothing that I couldn't push through. I have to keep reminding myself the 12 miles is a long way even though it feels like an easy run. I need to prepare better. During my run I noticed that my left hip flexor is getting really weak and after the run it was really hard to lift my leg. I need to start stretching and working on making it stringer or these next few long runs are going to be miserable. I also still have the pain in my left arch but I took it easy this week hoping a little rest would help. It doesn't hurt as bad but its still there. I'll be using a bag of peas on it for the next few weeks. Other than that the run was just ok, not the best, but certainly not the worst. Next weekend is 18 miles which I am finally going to get to run with Angie and Clara.