3:09:14

That time represents the duration of today's long run. A few comments from me on that:

First, I proved (or re-proved) to myself that I can run for 3+ hours. I knew I could, but still it felt good.

Second, my goal for this marathon is 3:10. I just ran 22 miles in 3:10. Do the math. Meaning, I need to get my head around running 4.2 more miles in basically the same amount of time. It is funny how the mind works.

Body: Yay, we just ran for three hours and ten minutes.
Mind: 3:09:14 to be exact.
Body: Whatever. 3:10 is our goal for the race and we did it!
Mind: That is bad logic. The race is not 22 miles, it is 26.2. That only leaves you with 46 seconds to cover the marathon's remaining 4.2 miles.
Body: Oh oh.
Mind: Exactly. What? Did you plan to have a space shuttle waiting for you at the 22 mile mark?

Second comment, why 22 miles? The books/websites/magazines say to get a couple 20 mile runs in if you are a beginner marathoner and a couple more if you are an intermediate. I have read them, trust me. But, I also know from experience that the end of these races is unusually hard for me. So, to make sure I am as ready as possible this time, I am doing a few more long runs (maybe 6 total though I need to go back and check) and doing them a bit longer. Having said all that in an attempt to rationalize the distance, I should just face it, running 22 feels naughty when the plan calls for 20. I highly recommend it.

	M	T	W	T	F	S	S	Week	Month	Last Month
Miles	S	5	6	6	R	9	22	48	152.2	159.6
Rest	6.5	7	6.5	7	5	8	7	-	??	??