Both yesterday and today were gorgeous days. After 2 days recovery from the long run this weekend, Scout and I ran just under 5 miles at Crown Hill Park on Tuesday, just under seven miles today on one of our favorite trails in Golden. Although I took it easy yesterday, today I kicked it up for miles 3-6, averaging just a bit over 8:00 pace. This was my last tempo run as I'll be tapering for the next 2 weeks. This weekend I will run 10-12 followed by 2 weeks of no more than 20 miles.
I've had more than a little anxiety over the past few weeks...have I done enough (quality) training? Will I be able to maintain the pace I need to in order to qualify for Boston? Will the weather be crappy (out of my control)? etc. etc. etc. Tonight I was searching online and found this article at Runner's World which details my fears http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--10201-1-1X2X3X4-5,00.html
Basically, the experts say that everything that I'm feeling is quite normal. It also says that with the additional carbs and water I need to consume over the next two weeks, I'll be a bloated cow come race day. Nice.
Christmas 2011
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Christmas 2011 was amazing.
What a magical year for Liam and to have our baby girl, Stella, with us
made it a year to remember. What a beautiful Christm...
14 years ago
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I like the picture of Scout sunning herself on the blanket. Wish I could be in Colorado to sit on your deck in the sun.
As the days to the race approach, just use your head and your good common sense. You can do it! I know you can. I've seen it before!
Love and prayers coming your way.
Mom
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