The past couple of weeks I've been busy with work, training and most importantly birthday celebrations! Mine, my boyfriends and my boyfriend's roommate's! The past 2 weeks have been full of FUN!
Training updates: The past 2 weeks I have been consistent with my weekly miles. Logging about 4 to 5 miles average 3 x per week with my long run and a quick mile or two the day following my long run to keep me loose.
This past weekend I completed my 20 mile run. The longest distance I'll have to complete until my race, which by the way is 21 days away, 21 DAYS!!! I was nervous preparing for it because the previous 18 miles left a lot to be desired.
I hit the pavement early morning because I had a good 4 hours ahead of me. I felt good for the first 10 miles and took a 10 minute break in between to change my clothes. It was a chilly 29 degrees and after the first 10 miles the sweat was making me chilly, hence the change of clothes. I felt fresh heading out on the next time, I refueled during the break with powerbar/powerade (blue) combo - and trailed along. I felt strong and happy, and I think the later of the two feelings is most important. I had a much better week going into my 20 miles in comparison to the 18 miler. But hey...Any Given Sunday, right? I ran all the way to mile 18, where I needed to walk a little because I was frozen and also a little dehydrated as I was envisioning crystal pools of water pouring into my mouth.
I walked about 50 yards, then picked up the pace because IT WAS COLD...and I was hungry, thirsty and tired of running ...I ran all the way to 19.75 miles and walked the last quarter mile. I finished. THRILLED! Chugged some chocolate milk and fell asleep in a matter of minutes, pleased as could be.
The following three weeks consists of the regular weekly miles but instead of increasing the mileage on the long runs I only have to complete a 15 miler and an 8 miler! THEN RACE TIME!
The rest of the weekend was spent surprising boyfriend with a small party for his 25th! Got in touch with a bunch of his friends from school and Saturday night we all got him good! He loved it, and seemed as if he had one of the best nights of his 25 year long existence. I loved seeing him laughing with all his friends, cheesy, but it really makes me happy to see him so happy ...awww :)
This evening we're laying low, Superbowl Sunday in pajama's and dozing off in between plays! Which is fine by me, 20 miles make a girl pretty tired...how am I going to be able to sustain the post-race festivities in NOLA come February 28th!??? I'm rooting for the Saints as I'll be in their lovely home town in 3 weeks and I think it will be very uplifting and an experience to remember to run my first marathon in the town of a first time Superbowl champions!
Winners of my Superbowl Pool for Team in Training will be posted tomorrow!
Til next time...
Happy Running!
LP
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