The long slow slog

I ran 9 yesterday...Up here in Old Forge its a bit hilly, well to say its a bit hilly is like saying Santa Claus is a bit generous! I was beat up by a 1.5 mile hill (severe grade) during the mid part of the run. I am sad to admit I had to walk a bit. The problem is once I walk during a run, it over...that is to say I had that much more trouble on the other hills. I managed to run most of the way and finished the 9 miles in 10:50 including the walking. Looking forward to the recovery run tomorrow.