I ran in another 5k race on Friday morning, the Easley Firecracker 5k. It really didn't go as well as I had hoped, but at least I am consistent! I came in right around the same time as the last 5k. It makes me a little frustrated because I actually sometimes run my training runs faster than when I race. I wonder if I get to the start line of the marathon, am I going to freeze up and run as slow as possible? Although my goal right now is just to finish, I still have that goal of finishing under a certain time in the back of my mind. But I guess as long as I am healthy and strong the day of the marathon, I shouldn't ask for much more! Oh, other than meeting my fundraising goal.
Since this was a holiday weekend, most of my team was out of town for our Saturday run. I think about 4 of us ended up showing up. I ran by myself the whole time because my two best running partners were out of town. It was such a struggle to finish 6 miles! My legs were heavy and I was concentrating on them the whole time. It just was not a good run. I ended up catching up with Kelly and ran with her for a few minutes, but my legs felt like concrete and I decided that I was just going to go as slow as possible in order to just get the run over with in the least amount of agony! Days like this make me really wonder if I'll ever be able to finish 26.2 miles! But then there are days like last week, where I ran 8 miles as easy as I could run 1 mile. I look forward to the day that running is easy as walking, if there is such a day!
I'm starting a new routine this week, I'm going to do a little less running (just fewer days, but same mileage) and more cross training. I think doing other things such as biking and the elliptical will really help me out and help prevent burn out. I'm really looking forward to it!
Thanks again to all those that have donated! I couldn't ask for better support!
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