8 mile run non-stop

Yes 8 miles run ✅️. Maybe I just need to accept that my long runs are easier for me than shorter faster runs. I was a little worried after my 2 short runs this week.  

I had the choice of 30 mins run and 5 mins x 3 (1 hour 45 mins) or 8 miles. I set up MyZone with the intervals just in case but I really wanted to run it non-stop (excluding traffic light waits ✋️). When the alarm went off after the first interval of 30 mins, I felt fine so I carried on. 

The numbness is my ankles was still there. After 6 miles, I could feel my body recognising that we were running longer than normal. I had an energy gel at 1 hour 20mins as I need to get used to them on the run. Was pleased to finish the run, i

My mind was saying stop running, no carry on for the last quarter of a mile. Now that I have finished, my left ankle on its right side is tender so I need to keep an eye on that. 

Average pace 12:10 so happy with that! I make sure that I was drinking water throughout the day yesterday and had pasta last night. 

I am hoping to get to Body Balance x 2 and Body Pump and another 3 runs!