I ran 18 miles today. It took me a little over 3 hours. The weather started out great – overcast and breezy – just perfect for running. However, when 10:00 rolled around, the sun came out and it got hot! The last 2 miles were really rough. My legs ached, my hips hurt, and my feet were burning. I’m just glad I made it home in one piece. I was so tempted by mile-17 to stick my thumb out for a ride home. Now it’s time for a nap.