not so easy

i had to take 2 days off after that sunday long run b/c i had a little run-in with a virus that sucked the life and energy out of me. but today, i was better (fever-free, sore-throat-free, and um, gi-symptom free - god that virus sucked) so i figured i'd get my weekday long run overwith. i did get it done, but i must say it was rough. i think i only got through it because the newest issue of runner's world happened to come today and i got absorbed in an article about a transsexual runner (sadly, she became much slower when she became . . . a she).

anyway:

total = 11.4 miles

2 miles, 9:30 pace

2 miles, 9:00 pace; 2 minutes 10:00 pace

2 miles, 9:00 pace; 2 minutes 10:00 pace

2 miles, 9:00 pace

2 miles, 10:00 pace (were supposed to be 9:30 but -- i couldn't hack it)

1 mile, 9:30 pace

wow, that layout makes it look long. well, it felt long, so i suppose that's appropriate. i'm trying to avoid the mentality of 'i ran X, thus i get to eat Y without guilt' but i must say i really enjoyed the slice of key lime pie i just finished off. hopefully it will aid in my recovery . . .