Midweek long run

Beautiful weather today, and only a few raindrops. I'm going to be too busy this weekend for a long run so I did it today. I was secretly hoping to hit 12 miles, but I was under strict instructions to be home by 5:45.  Even though it ended up that being home at 5:55 would have worked.  I still had time to run 1 more mile, but I didn't, I was tired.  I ran a strong pace, 8:21 average, 7:53 min, 8:44 max.  I stopped twice in the middle to walk for a few seconds and gulp water.  Hit the spot.  I tried my Gatorade energy chews after I finished.  I'm not sure if I noticed anything from taking them, except stomach pain about 10 minutes later.  I'm not so sure I'm convinced that energy gels, chews or beans are for me.  Water is just fine, maybe Gatorade would have been good today.  Now, for a very easy run tomorrow, take Friday off and maybe a very short run on Saturday.  I'm already over 20 miles for the week!