I ran 12 miles today, on the treadmill nonetheless. I have blisters the size of quarters on my feet now, but my legs felt fine and I could have kept running without my heart exploding.
I may be the slowest runner on the trail, but I know that I'm going to cross that finish line at my half-marathon!
That's awesome!!! Don't you get such a high from running long distances? I've done 2 half marathons and am planning on doing a third at some point and I'm just like you - the slowest person in the race, but at least I finish!!
Just got a new Nike + also, but now I need to get a pouch for it and new running shoes! Can't wait to get back to running (I'm working 2 jobs right now and have NOT had time to get much exercise in).