Went the HM Distance Today

I am so happy--I did 13.6 miles! But I am just sick. The Garmin "ate" my 13.6 mile workout. Gone. My splits? Gone. My true time? Gone. My official pace? Gone. :-( This is a guestimate, it's pretty close the time, I am sure of it. I slowed it down just a bit early on since I knew I was going the furthest I have ever gone and wanted to make sure I would have enough in the tank to make it. I know some of my last few miles were 12:06, 12:30, 12:50 (that was mile 12, legs were starting to get a little sore), so I must keep remembering to take it easy early on.

13.60 miles
2:52:00 (12:38/mile)

More lessons learned on a long run:
1. Drinking: Stop drinking much longer before the run. I still made 3 potty breaks:-( I stopped my Garmin each time, but if this had been the actual race, I might have gone over 3 hrs:-(
2. Bring a buck or two. I went to the bathroom at a coffee shop & swore I would come back & buy coffee if they let me use their bathroom (they did, mercifully).
3. Gel. I need one midway. I ate nothing during the run and drank maybe 10 sips in all. Not enough, I know. I didn't keel over or anything, but I could have used a little extra energy.

So I have now covered the distance. I am feeling a little sore, but just about ready for the HM, four weeks from tomorrow!