Nike+ Running App

A few weeks ago when I was doing my 9 mile (!) long run, the battery on my Garmin watch died.  I was dumb for not charging it, and I knew it wasn't going to make it the whole time, so I decided to use the Nike+ Running App on my phone.  I was surprised at how accurate the GPS was on that thing!  It was showing the exact time/mileage as my watch (well, until my watch died anyway).  Since then I have used the app on the treadmill as well, and it was really accurate (I'm not sure how)?  Anyway, I really love using it now, and I have added a few friends too so we can compete to see who has been running the most.  So fun!

My 9 mile run went great, my plan of being careful with my nutrition and hydration before my run really paid off.  I bought a few different flavors of GU to try during my next long run, to see how that works for me.  After 8-9 miles I really need a little energy to keep me going!

This past week was a "step back" week as far as my long run.  Only 6 miles.  At first I was thinking maybe I would just go for 10 this week because I am so excited to get to say I ran 10 miles.  But the weather turned really hot and humid this past week, so I ended up being glad I only had to do 6 miles for my long run.  I made it into an "even" 10k and check out my pace, it was awesome!

This weekend I have 8 miles on the schedule before I ramp it up to double digits next weekend!  Maybe I will go for 10 this weekend, you never know!  Next Wednesday is the Torchlight 5k, which I am looking forward to.  Last year I signed up and got my shirt and everything, then I couldn't go due to a last minute switcheroo with my husband's work schedule.

This week I entered the lottery for the TC 10 mile race in October!  I really hope I get in!