Well, I signed up for a race this weekend even though I wasn't really planning on doing so. It's the Virginia 10 Miler up in Lynchburg. I have a sentimental attachment to the 10 mile distance. Thus far the Lord has allowed me to complete 11 of them. It makes a lot of sense to run a 10 miler. It's a great way to gauge my fitness before the Milwaukee Lakeside Half Marathon next month. I've done the Virginia 10 Miler 3 times already. I usually find my pace around mile 3 and then put it in cruise control until the end. I'm never fast, but occasionally I do set a new PR in the 10 mile distance.
When you do get a new personal record, the feeling is pretty amazing.
