5 Mile

Today was my first long run, I did 5 miles this morning.  I felt great doing it.  I don't think I have ever run that far in my life.  True I didn't "run" the whole 5 miles since I am doing the run/walk method but never less it feels good to accomplish this mileage.  I did it running for 30 seconds and walking for 30 seconds.  I only took one extended walk interval and that was at just over 4 miles.  My pace averaged at just under 14min/mile.  I am thinking that I could keep this pace for longer but didn't want to push it and want to stay with my training plan.  Next Sunday I will be doing a 5K race and hope to finish in under 40 minutes.  The following week I will be doing 6.5 miles.  Had no pain in either leg and feel that I am getting stronger every run.  Fifteen weeks until the Disney Half Marathon.