A long run and a short trip

Today was long run Sunday.  We are getting into the heat of the summer so we wisely started at 7 a.m.  Kathy is the best running friend ever because she keeps me on pace and has a cooler of Gatorade and cold water.  We stayed on shady trails for most of the run.

All was going well until somewhere in the seventh mile.  I tripped over a root or a stump or maybe air.  I went down hard.  I hit my right knee, both hands and my chin.  You know how in cartoons where someone gets knocked in the head and they see stars.  That was me today.  I saw stars.  I had to walk a few minutes to get my head and breath back then was able to finish the run.  After I got home I took a shower and carefully cleaned the wounds then applied antibiotic ointment.  I will be fine.

I found the last two miles were difficult.  I was getting hot and tired.  I think that is where the training is important.  I have learned to run when I don't feel the best.

Milestones:
Less than 3 months until the St. George Marathon!
Over 100 miles training!
Over 25% of the way through the training plan!