Day 33 - The 8 Miler from Hell

The run was not that bad, but yesterday's run made me sore, which means this one made me sorer. And I twisted my ankle at Mile 7. I continued running and I hope is nothing. I have the beginning of shin splints, some achilles soreness and 1 day to prepare for m FIRST EVER 20 MILER. Not in the best shape to do it but I'm still going to.

8.35 miles tonight at 11:52mm which is long run pace. It was hot. When I came back home at 9pm it was 86 feels like 96. I did not want to look further. But I am still hoping for Winter to come soon.

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