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October 14, 2005
Taper Week
Tuesday's A.M. Six Miler
On Tuesday morning I got up and ran the lake loop with a two mile add up up the fire road towards Elmore Mountain. I felt pretty good and ran down the fire road at a good pace. The morning was crisp and I had to wear a long sleeve shirt.
Wednesday's Rough 5 miler
On Wednesday I met with my friend Jen to run a 5 mile loop. I did not feel that great when I met her. My stomach was turning and I had to go to the bathroom about three times during the run. It was not a great feeling. I did not think that I ate anything unusual during the day so I am not sure why I felt so bad. I could not focus on how my legs felt because I was so distracted by my stomach. I really just wanted the run to be over. If I had not had company I doubt I would have run.
Thursday's A.M. 4 mile run around Lake Elmore
On Thursday morning I ran an easy four miles around the lake. The morning was beautiful and I was able to see the sun rise. I timed my last mile and saw that I was running an 8 minute pace which was just what I wanted to run. It felt easy and relaxed which is how I wanted it to feel.
On Thursday after school I drove to the Manchester Airport. I over estimated how long it would take and gave myself more time than I would need. I arrived two hours before the plane was supposed to leave only to find out that my flight was delayed until 11 p.m. I was so frustrated. I waited in the airport from 6 until 11 for my plane to arrive. I was able to grade some papers and catch up on some phone calls. For a one hour flight to Philidelphia though I was quite disappointed because the amount of time the total trip took me I could have just driven to Delaware where I am staying today on Friday.
Friday's Day Off
Today I am in DE until noon and then my friends and I will drive to Lynchburg, VA for the fifty mile race. I decided to take the day off mostly because I realized that I only brought one pair of running clothes. I got about 7 hours of sleep. I was hoping to sleep a little bit more but when I woke up I was so thirsty that I decided to get up and start drinking and hydrating for tomorrow's race. I want to run hard tomorrow and see what is in me. I am excited to see what the course looks like. A big piece of me wants to get through this race so I can start a new year of training. I am really excited because I talked to my twin sister, Liz last night and she sounds like she is interested in running the Boston Marathon with me next year. I think that would be awesome. The last time I ran Boston I ran a 3:06ish marathon. I would love to try to run sub 3 hours with Liz. We'll see, at least it will give me something fast to focus on and to get me more racing fit. I am off to go read some magazines and relax before the five hour drive to Lynchburg. Thanks to everyone for their good wishes in the 50 mile race. I'll update on Sunday or Monday pending email access.
Posted by mary at October 14, 2005 9:06 AM
Comments
Mar-- Oh no, now it's serious and public. Looks like we are doing BOSTON! but i'm excited. I'm also excited to see how you'll do this weekend. I hope you are resting and are able to enjoy all the travel, the adventure and every step of your 50 miler! xx, Liz
Posted by: Liz at October 14, 2005 10:53 AM
GOOD LUCK in your race!!!
Posted by: Alison at October 14, 2005 12:11 PM