Week in Review

Total Distance: 44.42 mi.
Dedicated Time: 5:33:23 h:m:s.

I had a solid, consistent week of training. I wasn't quite ready to turn the volume yet this past week, but it was nice to have a much shorter, faster long run. For the first time all year, I have also begun to think hard about the race and really focus on it. I can't say everything feels perfect right now, but for the most part I feel very healthy and fit, and I'm getting excited about ripping this thing in half!

Thinking about the Race

Distance: 6.88 mi.
Time: 51:59 - 7:33 ppm.

I ran from home today to do an easy 45-60 minutes on the roads. I was thinking about the marathon. By the time I had made it to Pecan Avenue, in Plaza-Midwood, I was on the course. I ran the section of it that goes through the neighborhoods and imagined myself trying to hold it together while passing crowds of beer drinkers and supporters (you know...assuming they'll actually be there). I ran down a side street and turned right on Hawthorne Avenue, up the "taker of souls" hill. Then I ran down Central Avenue, turned on 7th Street, and went home.