Tuesday: 5 miles.
Wednesday: 22 miles @ 2hrs and 49 minutes on the dot.
For the past 4 long runs, this is what I have been doing differently and it has been working. I carbo-load 2 nights prior to the long run, as opposed to the night before. I run best when I 'carry' 4 lbs of water-weight (weight I usually 'lose' after the run). I also can only afford to lose no more than 5lbs on the run - anymore than this and I am totally dehydrated. I also have been diluting about 2 litres of juice with water and drink that 24- 36 hours before my run. I have also not 'bonked' on any of these runs and feel strong to the finish. I should add that I dont drink water in the middle of my runs, or ingest carbs. This goes against what most people are taught to do, but its just something I never got into the habit of doing. I took no walk breaks this morning.
