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You call that a long run?

January 23, 2011 by MCM Mama 20 Comments

Today I went on my longest run since my injury (and honestly my longest “long run” since the Army 10 miler in October.) It was cold. It was windy. I had chili for lunch…

But I now have 7.3 miles in my mileage bank as I begin my preparation for likely participation in the National Half Marathon. I was aiming for a 10:30 pace (I’m trying hard to follow the high mileage, low speed RRCA philosophy) and I hit it pretty close with an average pace of 10:24. Now I just need to sit down and actually create my training plan.

In non-running related news, yesterday, Jones competed in his cub scout pack’s Pinewood Derby. He rocked it with a second place win in his den. (Call me a bad mom, but I was thrilled he got second place – it was awesome for his ego, but we don’t move on to regionals.) He also won for best craftmanship on his car. Considering this was his first year, I’m a pretty darn proud mama.

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  1. JK says

    January 23, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Yay for Jones! Pinewood Derby is so much fun, and I love his car. Looks like you're getting back on track with the running. Must feel good.

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  2. Lisa says

    January 23, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Congrats to Jones! I have fond memories of my son's pinewood derby adventures.

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  3. ajh says

    January 23, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Love the pic of Jones. I hear a lot about the Pine Wood Derby from my students. "My" boys did it last weekend! Congrats on the long run.

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  4. Dash says

    January 23, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Congrats to Jones! That is one cooooool car! Congrats on your run, it was uber cold out there, that had to equal ARMY!

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  5. Angie Bee says

    January 23, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    Congrats to Jones!!My long run distance has gone so far down but I am hopeful and its nice that 7 miles feels like 13 since it doesn't take as long to find that sweet spot!

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  6. Tortuga_Runner says

    January 23, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Yay for Jones and congrats to you Mama, 7 miles is great.

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  7. Rose says

    January 23, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Congrats to Jones!

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  8. Kathy says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:18 am

    Congrats – so much fun!

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  9. Marci says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:27 am

    Good job getting your 7 miles in and to Jones for second place!

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  10. Christina says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Good job! And Congrats to Jones!

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  11. Detroit Runner says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Great car. Congrats on the run too!

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  12. The Green Girl says

    January 24, 2011 at 2:39 am

    Congratulations on the run – isn't it funny how 'first run since injury' runs are more exciting than the first time you ran that distance?Congratulations to Jones!

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  13. GeorgiaSnail says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    That's a good looking car! It looks fast…Nice work getting your miles in!

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  14. Sal says

    January 24, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    oh my – chili for lunch! congrats on the run though – certainly nothing to sneeze at. and congrats to jones, too!Shoes Full of Feet

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  15. Jess says

    January 24, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Guess you're not a "tiger mom" if 2nd place is acceptable ;)Congrats to Jones — he looks so cute in his little uniform.Nice job on your long run, and chili sounds like a perfect post run lunch!

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  16. Amy says

    January 24, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Great job on those 7 miles! Yay for Jones!

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  17. lindsay says

    January 25, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Congrats to the future CEO of Ford! 🙂 I remember when 5 miles was an eternity, so don't ever discount your long runs-no matter how long/short they seem:)

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  18. Marlene says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    It must have felt great to put in some longer miles! You'll get back to where you were!

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  19. Anna P says

    January 28, 2011 at 2:28 am

    Conrats to Jones!And good job on the 7.3 =)

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  20. Nej says

    February 4, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    I always loved going to watch my nephew at his Pinewood Derbys. Congrats to Jones!!!!!!!And congrats to you for the long run!!!!!

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