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November 4, 2004

So sue me

I didn't run tonight and I'm feeling horribly guilty because I don't have much of a reason other than I just didn't feel like it. I got home and Andy was making dinner and Matty was staring at me and the thought of 12 miles on my own just didn't appeal to me. So I had a nice dinner with my dude and we took my girl for a trip to the park to throw the ball (I think her little yellow ears perk up even at the typing of those words.)

I rationalized my flakiness by assuring myself that it's for the better. I know that the 11 miles at marathon goal pace on Saturday is going to be tough and I want to make sure I get it done. If I can't do it I don't want to be wondering if it's because I'm just tuckered out from the week. I know I could go out and race a (normal, flat) half marathon this weekend at 6:52 pace, but I still think that this training run is going to give me some important feedback and I wanna make sure I do it right.

I can't believe I struggled through all those nasty summertime runs and tonight, when I have an absolutely gorgeous night, I decide not to run ...

Posted by jenandmats at November 4, 2004 8:49 PM

Comments

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who just doesn't feel like running every once in a while, for no really good reason. I always like to hope that it's for the best (you're more rested, maybe that one run would have just put you over the edge, or whatever) - it certainly doesn't hurt. Good luck with the MP run this weekend. I always have a really hard time with marathon pace in training...but that's all the more reason to do it.

Posted by: Alison at November 5, 2004 7:33 AM

Now I feel better for taking a day off yesterday :)

Sometimes your body needs a rest and there is nothing wrong with taking one, good for you. Good luck with your MP run this weekend!

Posted by: barb at November 5, 2004 3:15 PM

Everyone here knows I'm a huge advocate of taking a day off every week. Personally, I think that the 11 mile MP run in the middle of the long run is much more important than another mid-long run in the middle of the week. I believe in quality vs quantity, but that is what works for me. If you didn't feel like running, you probably did the right thing. Let us know how the workout went!!

Blondie

Posted by: Blondie at November 6, 2004 10:17 AM