Today was another running distance record, plus a first for me in the sport.

First the first:  today was the first time I ever carried water or “fuel” running.  I knew I’d be out there for around two hours today, so there was no way I could do that (well, not and be smart) without hydration.  Lacking any fancy rig, I just hand-carried a small bike water bottle and had a gel pack in my little shorts interior pocket.

It all worked… well, okay.  I still got fairly dehydrated (it was low 80s and muggy here this morning), but I didn’t really feel it until the last couple miles.  I turned average 8:45 miles on a seriously hilly course.

For 14.1 miles.

I feel okay now — all stretched, cooled down and showered.  I can actually imagine running a lot longer — but I’ll need more water and fuel for that.  Off to the sports store for a better set-up…