I can do this, right?

[skwcm80]

For a bunch of reasons my training buddies and I won't be able to get together for our long run, and now I'm looking at 20 miles solo tomorrow morning.  I've never gone this far by myself, and I'm a little nervous. Surely this will give me some sort of mental boost? 

[mrshandy]

You can definitely do this. Try not breaking out the headphones until the second half to break things up.

I love my solo runs as just a time for me and the road.

[chw57]

Yes you can and you will!! Take it a mile at a time, make sure you have your food and water planned/available, and enjoy it!

[Deleted]

You can do it!

[cinco]

You've got this!

[skwcm80]

Thanks ladies!!

@vtcupcake I may take you up on that.

[bostonmichelle]

You've got this! Just remember it's only 4 5-mile runs after each other. I find it easier to break it up into chunks like that.

[G22]

I'll be out doing 17 tomorrow morning. So its like we're all running long runs together, right?

You got this. It sucks, but I just pysch myself up a lot in the days leading up to a long solo run.

[G22]

Aug 21, 2014 20:29:03 GMT -5 bostonmichelle said:

You've got this! Just remember it's only 4 5-mile runs after each other. I find it easier to break it up into chunks like that.

This is where having 3 dogs comes in handy My plan for tomorrow is 4 w/Dog #1, 4 w/dog#2, 2 w/dog#3, and 7 by myself. Its sound slightly less intimidating. lol

[sassystace]

I'll be running 17 without my usually running partner too. It is daunting but sounds like we will all be out there doing the same thing. Good luck!

[katandkevin]

You can do it!

[clseale]

You can definitely do this, and yes, huge mental boost! It's not as bad as you're probably imagining. I promise.

ETA: How in the hell are so many people getting 17+ mile runs done on a Friday? I got all excited for a second, thinking tomorrow was Saturday. Lol

[skwcm80]

Aug 21, 2014 21:10:32 GMT -5 clseale said:

You can definitely do this, and yes, huge mental boost! It's not as bad as you're probably imagining. I promise.

ETA: How in the hell are so many people getting 17+ mile runs done on a Friday? I got all excited for a second, thinking tomorrow was Saturday. Lol

I took the day off. 

[G22]

Aug 21, 2014 21:10:32 GMT -5 clseale said:

You can definitely do this, and yes, huge mental boost! It's not as bad as you're probably imagining. I promise.

ETA: How in the hell are so many people getting 17+ mile runs done on a Friday? I got all excited for a second, thinking tomorrow was Saturday. Lol

I'm a SAHW. I like doing my long runs during the week instead of Sat/Sun if I can help it. I don't know why, I always have.

[kams]

You're going to be just fine! I've only had one really long run WITH people before!

Your body is perfectly prepared. Enjoy the quiet time!

[taratru]

You totally can! I do the majority of my long runs solo. It's not that bad.

[clseale]

G22, I don't blame you. If I was off, I'd probably knock it out before the weekend, as well.

skwcm80, DH & I took last Friday off....but we only did 9 miles. Whomp, whomp. LOL Did you take the day off specifically for the run? I've totally done that before.

[katyintx]

I've actually found I do my long runs better by myself rather than with my running partner... Who happens to be my H. He doesn't talk or annoy me or anything, but it's so much more peaceful solo. You've totally got this!

[awick14]

You got this! Just make sure to have good music or whatever will keep you going.

[skwcm80]

Aug 21, 2014 21:33:20 GMT -5 clseale said:

G22, I don't blame you. If I was off, I'd probably knock it out before the weekend, as well.

skwcm80, DH & I took last Friday off....but we only did 9 miles. Whomp, whomp. LOL Did you take the day off specifically for the run? I've totally done that before.

Kinda. I have an errand to run, but a half day would haven taken care of it. I'd just rather get it over with since the forecast holds humidity, humidity, and more humidity this weekend. 

[labbie]

Definitely! Leave certain things for certain miles (I.e. headphones, fave snack, etc.) You can do it!

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[lb2006]

or if you felt like flying to NC JUST for a 20 miler, i'm down


GOOD LUCK TODAY! You've got this!!!

[shauni27]

I have totally taken days off for long runs, haha.

GOOD LUCK today! You will kill it.

[mrshandy]

Ok here's where I fess up that I've never done a long run with other people. I'm a total anti-social runner. I like doing things on my time at my own pace.

[keweenawlove]

I've done up to 18 alone. You've got this! What works for me is the break it up into a few short running mentally. Doing 4 5 mile runs doesn't sound as bad to me.

[gt7301b]

Aug 22, 2014 7:23:25 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Ok here's where I fess up that I've never done a long run with other people. I'm a total anti-social runner. I like doing things on my time at my own pace.

Same here.  I did my first half marathon training with a friend, but since then I pretty much do all my long runs on my own.  I feel too much pressure running with other people.

And you can totally rock this run!

[pixy0stix]

You can do it!

If the voices in your head start telling you to burn things, then it's time to put in the earphones and crank some tunes.

[thom]

Hope it goes great!! I know you'll be strong & awesome.

[hannahb]

Hope it goes well!

[skwcm80]

It wasn't pretty, but I made it. FL and TX ladies feel free to tell me to quit my whining if I talk about humidity again. 70 something degrees and 94% humidity at 7:30 am, holy shit that was a miserable run.

pixy0stix In a cruel twist of fate my phone was disabled for the last 7 miles. Precisely when those voices were loudest. I think I said "this is bullshit" out loud.

eta - @vtcupcake G22 sassystace how did your runs go?