I ran my longest run ever yesterday morning. 7.25 miles in 80 minutes. Nice even 11 minute miles. The half marathon program that Runner's World produced for me suggested an 11:58 pace, but I just ran what was easy and comfortable. No heart rate monitor. Just a pace that was sustainable. I was alone, but if someone was along, I could have carried on a conversation. It felt really good to be able to maintain that. Around mile 6, I started to fatigue, but not so much that I ever had any doubt that I could accomplish it.

The only troublesome bit is that post-run, and continuing today, I have some pain over the top of my left foot. Not alot, but I feel it if I'm walking, or if I curl my toes upward. A friend of mine, who was a run shoe rep for many years, suggested I try loosening my shoes a bit, or getting a women's wide (I have wide feet, but don't run in wide shoes.) I'll give that a whirl on tomorrow's 5 mile tempo run. Any other thoughts from you experienced runners?

Susan