8th Mile - My New "Smile Mile"

Today is my "long run" day in my 10K training plan. The goal for the day was to run 5 or 6 miles, but as I set out on the run, I felt like I had a lot of energy. I think it was a combination of having some fuel to burn off (chocolate cake shared with hubby last night), the comfortable cool weather and the fact that I hadn't run since last Tuesday.

In the 3rd or 4th mile I thought, I might see if I can do longer than 6 miles today. I have always been amazed by runners who easily hit long distances. I marvel at those who do longer than a 10K. 

Today, for the first time ever, I could feel in my own body, the potential for more.

I wont lie, by the 8th mile, my knees were aching a little and I was glad I was on my way home. But every bit of that last mile should be called my "smile mile". It feels good to achieve something I never thought possible.