Training log-10 miles today, 26 this week

This week I ran 26.15 miles. I did 8.15 miles, 8 miles and then 10. Tonight I did that 10 WITH hills. It was the most I have ever run. My heart rate stayed at about 180, a bit high and anaerobic but it confirmed that my perceived effort is right on track. I felt pretty good the whole time until the last 3/4 mile which felt longer than the entire run. It was dark and I was beginning to lose my head. The stop signs were far to suggestive. Then I turned the final corner and sprinted to my car. I did it! I just ran 10! I felt I needed to run 10 at least once to feel like the 1/2 marathon was a reality. What was even better was James ran with me. We chatted a lot until the last few miles. That was fun.