Running Skirt

Going in to the run yesterday I was nervous. The goal was ten miles and it seemed somewhat unattainable. The last long run I had done was nine miles but the whole week of not feeling great on and off I felt had slowed me down. On Friday, Akiva and I ran five miles and those five miles were tough!! Thankfully I had a nice relaxing weekend and felt really ready for the run. We decided to go down the West Side highway. The weather was perfect--a little on the chilly side but once I started moving I quickly warmed up. I loved that this route was flat! After the five mile marker I knew that the route back would be the same and this propelled me onward. Akiva and Danny ran a few paces ahead of me for most of the run. I kind of enjoyed looking at all the people and the Manhattan scenery (all the huge buildings on my left and the water and boats on my right) but being in my own little world at the same time. I am always afraid when I run by myself that I will just give up at the moment I get the slightest bit tired. Seeing them in the near distance kept me moving. All in all it was a good run. It felt good to get to ten miles. I'm almost at my goal of thirteen. Phili here I come!