Thanks everyone
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So yesterday's run totally kicked my donkey (sorry, been watching too much "chef"). It's funny because when it comes to most of the things in my life, I have a ton of self doubt...not much confidence...and sometimes opt for not doing something as opposed to failing at it. Running has been diffferent for me. I suppose it is because it's been one accomplishment right after another, all giving me a lot of confidence in myself and my abilities. But yesterday I questioned everything out there on that trail.
The first 8 started off awesome. I felt strong, had some new music going and was very relaxed...my usual long running self. Something happend shortly after that though and I hit a total wall. I lost all focus, my legs did not want to go any further and I questioned everything from why I was out there at that moment to why I run in the first place. I opted to mainly walk most of the remaining miles back to my car, throwing in a few jogs when I could. I really don't remember feeling that bad during a run ever.
Afterwards I was pretty achey and had salt everywhere on my skin. I guzzled down a recovery shake and stopped for some food...but I couldn't really eat the food and was just feeling like doo doo.
I reflected back to last year when I thought about every run over 14 being identical....just invitations for injury...if you can run 14, you can run a full. I think that's what made things so hard on the trail...I knew that I'd put the 16 in without fanfare..get back in the car and have to do it all again next week...the week after....the week after...I'm just not sure how much good these super long runs are doing me. I think they are largely confidence builders (that's ironic) and maybe not even necessary in the grand scheme of things? Sure, you need a good base before you can complete a marathon but I don't think you necessarily need to do those long runs. Sure, I'm not a doctor but I see so many people dealing with injuries and pain after these types of runs and I'm sure they can complete the marathon just fine without them. I guess that's just the thought process after stinking it up on a long run
Now I did go out there and walk 8 miles on Saturday and I'm not sure how much impact that had on this run. Hopefully that wasn't the reason for the difficulties or I'll be in big trouble come January 14th LOL
Anyway, it was just a discouraging run overall.
Luckily I'm feeling better today and back to being ready to run tomorrow. I'm still undecided about the 18 miler. I'm just not sure that I need to do a 9 mile walk and then an 18 mile run back to back. I guess I have 2 weeks to make that decision
This week is a step back week...off today, 5 on Tues, 40 elliptical on Wed, 5 on Thurs, 30 elliptical on Fri, 4 mile walk on Sat and 8 mile run on Sunday....all in addition to 4-5 solid pilates workouts.
Soooo....yes, Amy.....THANK GOODNESS THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE LR TO GO!! Yes!!! I'm looking forward to some easier runs the next two weeks and at this point that 3 week taper is sounding so appealing
Can't believe we're almost back to WDW...has it really been a year??
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Good karma came today in the mail...I received my 26.2 Rockin' Miles Medal for completing the Country Music Half and the San Jose Half....(Amy, did you get yours yet?)...I love how the Elite series events are all tied together with special additional medals for completing increased amounts of events within one year....Amy, are you ready to claim them all in '09??
So that's it for now...off to go Fingerjig, Google just exactly how surveying equipment works, ponder the reasoning for increased McDonalds pricing on the Massachussetts Turnpike (and less than the already low standard golden arches food quality...what exactly did i eat there?), peruse the net for the latest drunken rice beer elephant story and post a blog about the donut selection at Dunkin' Donuts (WHAT, no vanilla iced?? only on the gingerbread cake one? And where the heck did the gingerbread cake one come from anyway? Furthermore, no 2% milk?) What is this world coming to anyway??
(I know...it didn't make sense...but there is a reason for everything dear readers)
Hope everyone has a great week, suntanning in Georgia or Ice Fishing in the NE
I remember how exciting that was last year for you guys.
hello everyone
It does feel pretty good to know that the days of taking the easy way out are gone in favor of a lifestyle that actually promotes good health instead of a heart attack waiting to happen.
) it's very encouraging to see what you do. You are good at this. It proves you are a strong person physically and mentally to be able to complete and attain the goals you have set for yourself. 
