Well today marks the half way point.. 8 weeks down. 8 weeks to go. It's been interesting so far. For the most part I feel good about the training. I'm getting to the point of training though that I know the doubts are going to start creeping in my mind. It's the time of training where you are far enough out that there is still a lot to put in the legs...but it feels close enough that you wonder how you'll ever do what you planned and hoped for based on where you are currently. Maybe being conscious of this period of doubt will be enough to get me through it. This past weekend's long run was not ideal---although I should just be happy with it, I'm not.
Running along the lakeshore in Chicago was great.... as long as you were headed south. Too bad I went south for the first half. The second half into the wind was brutal and I'm pretty sure I lost my face somewhere along the way. I had to pee the entire time---hello Chicago! there are millions of runners--no bathrooms at all in the winter!? As any runner knows, having a full tank for 2+ hours is hmmm... NOT FUN. Ahhh well...
After coming down in mileage last week, I'm bumping up to 60 (hopefully) this week. The first of my Yasso 800's workout comes this week too, which should let me know how much trouble I'm in---or how on course I am so far. I've laid out the meals for the week, which should cover the enormous appetitie that will come with the miles. And then it's a matter of finding the time and energy to get those miles in on top of my other commitments. It might be time for a massage after this week!
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