Sunday, December 21, 2008

Run on 12/20 & 12/21

Yesterday's run was good. I was instructed to run 10 miles. So, instead of going to Barber Park first I started from the end and then went to Barber Park back to JD. I thought I knew where the start line was at, but I took a little detour. Ay! Mari. Due to the detours I ended up running 11.6 miles. For some reason I felt my run long but I guess it was a different since I was running through snow and I felt myself a little more tired. There was a few places where it was covered with snow for a couple of miles and that seemed to take a toll on me. When I was running on little snow or no snow I could feel a difference. I felt a little soar but nothing major. I did get a pain on my right calf but I think it was due to not stretching enough. Overall the run was great!

Today's run was good. My cousin is conditioning for soccer so we were able to run together. Once again I did feel my calf's very tight especially my right calf. When we were done we had a good stretch. This was definitely a run where it was, "in with the good, out with the bad!"

So, it's less than a month away from my marathon and I am excited. I am noticing that my body is a lot more tired and now more than ever I can feel that my body needs plenty of water and rest. I have been good about listening to my body in making sure I get the fluids and rest that it needs.

Coaches thanks for all of your tips and encouragement! Team - you are ALWAYS a pleasure to be with. THANKS!!!

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