Another bad run today really warm when we decided to go cramped up in the first mile and fought it the whole time. Not what I wanted at all this weekend..
Another 4 easy, really trying to work on recovery although I have not slept well in forever, so taking it easy yesterday and today so hopefully I can get a real good workout in tomorrow and build some confidence.
No confidence building workout. Couple reasons why I did not attempt, very tired, 90 degrees outside (what is up with that!) and 30 mph winds. Will wake up early saturday simulate race and try for a good 16-20 depending on how I am feeling in morning.
Finally a long run! Now this was not as much as a confidence builder run as much as it was mental strength building run. (and physical strength of course..) Took me 2 hours 15 minutes so right around 7:30 pace (which this is my fastest pace long run!). But the mental strength part was I had a cramp since the half mile mark all the way to the finish! Some parts of the run both sides of stomach were cramping. But I knew this was my last chance at a long run and I needed to get it in. Listened to Matt's advice on not jumping into a 20! thought about it but realized he was right and that 18 will be good enough! 3 weeks and counting
