Google will Rule the World

So like probably everyone else, the summer brings the opportunity for travel to scenic destinations, visiting old friends etc. This weekend brought the opportunity to travel to Rhode Island and visit my college roommate. However, while I packed for the trip I thought about how am I going to do my long 16 mile run. I packed for the run bringing along the shoes, ipod, bandaids, etc.

When I got to Rhode Island, I looked around and came up with some ideas as to wear to run but had no idea what distance I was contemplating. But like almost everything else on the internet, Google came to the rescue with Google Pedometer. I came up with a route which ran me along the ocean with very minimal backtracking or complicated turns. I must say pretty cool technology. I ran the route this AM and was able to maintain my goal of a 10minute pace throughout. Bit uncomfortable at a few points during the run but powered through. I must admit at the end I came back to my room and slept for about an hour. So I feel OK, but this is by far the farthest I have ever ran. Another week down and one step closer to the Marine Corps Marathon...