My right calf was very stiff this morning and both achilles have lumps growing on them...So I decided better to avoid hills this morning and stick to flats. Easy run through the park with a minute walk and then some pick-ups mixed with walking. We played "tag" (speed work) on the way home through the park. That's always a sure cardio boost! I am so grateful to have my running partner, Hollyn. I wouldn't do these early a.m. workouts as diligently if it weren't for her. Our houses are about 100 yards from each other and we have a 'signal' that we use to say if we're running or not...we each turn on a light that we can see from our own house. If it's snowing, etc. we leave our lights off. This system works during the winter...but by summer when the sun's up - it's harder to see the signal!
This morning was one of the most beautiful I've seen. It was so still and quiet. It was light out - the sunrise coming up in the clear sky. I heard one bird singing - it made me stop and listen, it was so pretty.
I'm having SERIOUS doubts again. I'm scared to run 26.2 miles. What if I fail? What if I get diarrhea? What if I can't do it? What if I get sick, injured, tired, etc. I can always switch to the Half the day before the race at the packet pick-up. Sounds tempting.
If I felt better during/after my long runs tummy-wise, if I learned to eat and fuel properly, if my shoes worked, if I stretched more...I'd have the confidence I need to do this horrendous thing.
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remember, you can walk the marathon course in about 6 hours, so it's not a question of whether you finish, but what time?
ReplyDeleteThe cut off is 6 hours. After that you're considered a pedestrian and the course is 'closed.' I'm hoping to do it in less than 5. Thrilled if it's 4 and a half. In shock if it's closer to 4. We shall see.
ReplyDeleteMy mantra is, "Run the Mile you're in." I should apply it to my daily life as well..."Live the Day you're in."