Today was the perfect day for a long run! 50 degrees and sunny weather made me not want to stop. I ran from Indian Springs to Anchorage Trail, through Anchorage and back. This was one of those runs where you enjoy the beauty of your surroundings and just get lost in mother nature. The run was 10.21 miles at a 7:20/mi pace. That is really great for a long, hilly run. I enjoy taking new routes and getting lost a little because the suspense of finding my way home is motivating. In Anchorage, you can do that.
Preparation for the hilly Geist marathon is going great. The tired legs from the Flying Pig are gone and I am back hard at it!
TIP: Focus on Form. When running a long distance, focusing on your form can result in a more comfortable run and more energy in your neck, back and legs. Have you reached to a point in a run where the parts of your body were tired? Take notice that you are probably slouching due to being tired. Keeping your head up and shoulders back keeps the weight of your body in the power zone. Additionally, your eyes stay focused on the path ahead and you save all extra energy for your legs!
HAPPY RUNNING!
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