Last week's 6 mile run was a challenge - but I am definitely proud of myself for accomplishing it. What seemed like a near-impossible task (especially after my terrible 5 mile run the week before) was actually a lot easier than I imagined. Each mile I kept telling myself "hey - you're okay, you won't collapse, keep going!" and I did. Even on the particularly nasty hill toward the end.
This is a week to take it easy, so I'm going to. I pushed my own schedule back a day because my gym was closed on Easter, so I am doing weights M,W,F and running T,R,S. But I'm going to play around the Map my Run this week to find a good 4-mile route since most of what I've been running is the same 3-miler.
I also want to check out a book I read about in my Women's Health magazine. It's called Brain Training for Runners. It's supposed to help you figure out how to push yourself just far enough that you are running at full potential, without going too fast too soon. It's not at the KC Public Library, so I'll have to go to Borders or Barnes and Noble to see if it's worth the $15 cover price.
On a side note, I found this video a week or so ago and thought I'd share. This guy is 101 years old and running a marathon, and makes a stop to drink a Guinness. Do you think there are any pit stops like this at HH?
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I think if I stopped to have a beer during the race I would puke all over myself!
A Pinot pit stop would be perfect for me! Wonder if they will offer mimosas with the pancakes this year at HH? Ha!
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