Long Run

So I had a really bad long run today. I was kind of expecting it since I had a good one last Saturday, slacked off early in the week, and then ran 5 miles Thursday and worked out Friday. But I didn't think it would be that bad. So, as L asked me, was it cardio? my legs? No, I don't think it was either...I'm pretty sure it was his singing and the excruciating hill he included on the course at miles 5 and 10. Okay, really it was just one of those days. I wish I could do it over and now I'm really anxious for next Saturday. Until then I have to get back into my normal workout schedule and get ready for the next long run!

I am not going to give up...I will run that 26.2 in a few months (wow, that sounds scary) in hopefully cooler and less muggy weather! I did whine a little more than usual this morning since I really wasn't feeling it, but the heavy, muggy air really gets me. Maybe it will feel like fall next Saturday!

Here's a good article from one of my favorite sites (Active.com) about pre-run warm ups. This is something I definitely need to do better at! Here's another one about carbs and eating to give you the energy to power through! I needed more of that today. And of course, Active.com's Facebook page is always motivating. I like what one guy said: The distance you run is only equal to the time you can keep your mind focused for the goal. It really is pretty much a mental thing for me. I mostly can keep going when I'm running with someone else because I 1 - hate quitting and 2 - am a little bit competitive....but not so much today.

Okay, off to start the day and put this run behind me. Going to a baby shower for a good friend this afternoon! I'm so excited about her baby girl!