Saturday, April 12, 2008

Maybe I can, No I CAN!

Static Stats:
Running: 10.1 miles
Days without desert: 0
Weight: nothing to report

It is sunny and 70 degrees outside! Can I get a WOOOOOOOHOOOOOO! Excellent weather especially since weather.com said rain and clouds all day. It was perfect weather for gearing up for the upcoming half. Today's run wasn't near as pretty as the weather. I set out to run 12 miles and ended up running exactly what I ran last Sunday. I suppose the two weeks of hard workouts are beginning to take their toll. I didn't run until 11:00am which was a mistake. I have to get myself up early to beat the other 9 million people to the park. Its total chaos dodging people. I am still very thankful for the park and the running options it gives me. After running 3 days on concrete this week, my back was feeling the pounding. I ran again today on the trails. I think that may have also contributed to the challenges of today's run. Those circles on the the trail are short! I was suppose to run up to the path complete 4 loops and then run back. I completed 3 loops instead. Its the excact same as last week. I really have to get mentally strong.

Now I have to focus on just running the nashvegas half as a run, simply a run. Its hard not knowing that I'm going to have to slow myself down in order to finish. My corral for the start is 3. I think I'll have to change that based on my modified training schedule.

I'm ready to start looking for my next race. Let me know if you have any ideas.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

days without dessert - 0 - funny! :) Me TOO!! I think your next race should be the Hendersonville Classic 10K with me!!!! :) Your dodging of the park police was very funny. MISS YOU! Left you a voicemail today. I miss you so much!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Jenna said...

70 degrees!!! You and I really don't see those days very often. I wish I could be in Nashville when you are there!! :)