11.

yesterday was a new first for me. completeing 11 miles. it was not a great 11 miles, but i got through it. it was cold. by the end i was so ready to be done, which usually i am, but this time i especially was. actually, miles before i was done i was ready to be done. i tried to preoccupy my thoughts with daydreaming, listening to the ipod, making a mental to do list, but nothing really worked like it has before. i just wanted it done! near the end, the last couple miles, my legs felt like jelly. i think they felt partially numb, which could have been from the cold as well as being tired. my fingernails were purple when i got home. i always have cold hands, but they were especially cold yesterday. a couple fingers were numb. and yes, i did have on gloves. that never happened last winter, feeling that cold, but this was the first time i have ever been out in the cold for that long. nearly 2 hours. i got the mileage done in 1:54, according to my watch. i am proud of this new accomplishment, but i hope it goes easier on future 11+ mile runs coming up. especially for the half!