I went out to the York Rails to Trails for an early morning run with Nate and his buddy John (the one that unknowingly started our C25k craze).  I had a 20 miler planned (the last long run of my training) and they had planned to do 6.  So, essentially, I had a nice warmup run with Nate and John.  It was certainly appreciated and needed.

I had run the Heritage Trail once before, and I enjoyed it.  Today was no different.  It is nice soft gravel and is very flat.  It's ideal for a long run.  The first 8 miles was as easy as pie.  Nate and John actually added two miles to their original plan and kept me company a little longer.  But, the last 12 miles were pretty brutal.  I'm not sure how fast we went for the first 8, but I think it was too fast regardless.  My body really started to break down after 16 miles or so...  And, my mind broke down earlier than that.  I think it was the stark contrast of having two people to talk to and enjoy running with and then transitioning to total and complete loneliness.  Usually, I enjoy my run, but not so much this time.  I think I was just ready to be done with the training. 

Anyhow, I made it back in 3:33 (10:39 miles) and was super glad to be finished.  That is my last long run of the training.  Now it's time to taper!!