My husband I were getting ready for church yesterday morning and I was like, "oh my goodness...this is it it...the week of my marathon!" I've anticipated and trained for it for so long and it is finally here! Yikes...
Thursday I decided to sleep in and run later in the day since I only had to do 3 miles. I haven't run later in the evening in a long time. Work was crazy and I was already leaving late, and then I lost my keys! It took me and my co-workers (thank you to them!!) about 30 minutes to find them...I am not even going to say where they were... :) Thankfully my Mom picked up Jake for me but I had to go get him quick since my parents had to leave. I got there as fast as I could, headed home, fed Jake, gave him a bath.... I put on my running clothes as soon as I got home hoping that would motivate me. I was really not feeling like running. I watched the temperature continue to drop. My husband came home and I should have headed right out the door...but I still stalled. I read some running blogs to inspire me, I stretched, I listened to some music...nothing was working. Finally I just had to bite the bullet and go do it! It was soooo cold! I started out really fast knowing I'd have to slow down later, but I just wanted to be done! Let me just say, it was one of my most enjoyable 3 mile runs! I mostly take a mile to two to warm up but I didn't...I ran fast the whole time. I ended up doing 3.1 and it definitely would have been a PR had it been a race! :) I haven't run at the end of the day in so long, but I'm thinking I didn't have to have that warm up time because I'd been up and around all day...guess that was my warm up. And as always, I said to my hubby, "I'm so glad I did that!" :)
The guys and I did an 8 mile run Saturday. It was nice and seemed short, but of course I still don't think 8 miles is "short." :) It just seems like that since typically Saturdays involve double digit runs!
We had a great weekend of fun and Christmas parties! I was glad to have things to distract me from getting too nervous. Now I just need to get caught up on rest for the big race! Len told me he got his Runner's World magazine and it talked about 2011 marathons so I had to pick it up yesterday for a little motivation. I love that magazine! I'm crossing my fingers that I get a subscription for Christmas!! :)
Happy Monday!
Your big week is here! I'm so excited for you! When it gets cold, I always prefer running later in the day. I am up at the crack of dawn in the spring and summer, but I feel so much looser in the afternoon once the frigid temps hit. Great job getting out there :)
ReplyDeleteYay for Marathon Week! I'm super excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great marathon week and an even better marathon day!
ReplyDeleteOh... I haven't gotten my Runner's World yet... I actually wonder, if my subscription ran out and I missed all the notes about the renewal!
Good luck on the marathon! When and where is it again!? I'd love to come cheer you on if it's nearby. If not, I'm cheering for you in spirit! Just watched the Biggest Loser final four run their marathon tonight. Watch that if you need further motivation. :) hulu.com. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and when our lives calm down, we need to do a run/coffee day. :)
So excited for you! I would say to stay focused on what you eat this week and make sure to get plenty of rest. That's what I focused on last week and it really paid off for me! I know you will do awesome! Try not to stress yourself our and enjoy this week... you have done the training - the marathon is your victory lap and you will love it!!!! So excited for you! I wish I was in your shoes and about to run!!!
ReplyDeleteExciting!! I hope you have a fabulous time at your marathon!
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