10 Miles is LONG DISTANCE - I don't care what they say

So yesterday I had to do my ten mile run. WOW is all I have to say. I did complete the run, however, it took a lot out of me.

I kept the pace at 5.7 on the treadmill - which is about a 10:30 mile. I can easily run a 9:30 mile, however, if I want to maintain the pace, it's best to start slower - this is about distance, not speed. The first fives miles were not bad at all, it was a breaze. The next three weren't so bad. So ok I've made it through 8 miles, two more shouldn't be that bad - that's less than my minimum run. Well the last two miles were tough. I had to really push myself. I'm glad I did though, because I felt great afterwards. I came home and was proud of myself and what I accomplished.

Today, well, my body reminded me that I ran 10 miles yesterday. I was a little sore, but seriously, I've had workouts where I've felt much worse the next day. I think my body is just getting accustomed to the running.

I also spent a ridiculous amount of money on running stuff today - I never spend $100 on clothes (at least in one day) and here I was, dumping that much on running attire! I had such a hard time processing this. My mom was with me and I just kept saying, I can't believe I'm spending all this money on RUNNING CLOTHES - I'm not an athletic person, this is so weird to me.

I think I have to come to the conclusion, that yes, indeed I may be an athletic person - AH GASP! What is this! I'm shocked!

Well, I'm off to bed - this athlete (?) needs sleep.