23 Days

23 days until my first marathon....

I can't believe it! Wowie!!!

Today my old team took me out to lunch for middle easter food. OMG, I ate so much bread and garlic sauce that I thought I was going to explode. I seriously did not want to run today and all I could think was...my stomach is going to bounce up and down like a bowl full of jelly!

I went to my chiropractor appointment and almost fell asleep...as in a bread coma! I got home and changed...and then ran. Seriously, I did NOT want to run. I dreaded running after eating so much...

I'm so glad I did.

I did have to stop at home (no comment!), but finished my five miles including the pit stop at home in 47 minute. I didn't struggle, I didn't push myself and I think I did awesome! Yesterday I was kicking myself for doing so poorly...but today...I feel pretty damn good! :)

Yesterday was a hugely busy day. The schedule - work, pick up daughter, run 10 miles, high school open house.... So I worked my eight hours. I picked up my daughter (gosh I miss her when she's not here!). Got home and changed and then drove up to Hines for my 10 mile run. I ran fast. I had to...and I only ran 9.49 miles...time constrained! I didn't even stretch after the run, rather I ate a banana and grabbed my daughter and headed up to the Open House. Yup, no shower....only put on a shirt and Febreezed myself. Then it was up to Open House in running gear I went. What to say about that? Well, you know you're a runner when... ;) LOL!!!!

Any who....when I figured my time last night I was sooooooo disappointed. 10:30/m pace. I thought for sure I was under 10 minute miles! :( I ran fast and hard. Albeit it was 78* F and very humid...and I was running on Hines after work on some low rolling hills... But still! I was very disappointed in myself.

And last night...slept like crapola. I tossed and I turned. I kept thinking about how SLOW I was. I kept waking up at every little sound. I kept stressing about not being able to run a 10 minute mile for the marathon...since, after all, that is my goal.

Today...ran a leisurely pace around the neighborhood. Even with the pit stop...under 10 minute miles. I was thrilled! :)

Who knows what will happen with the 26.2...

Guess I'll find out in 23 days!!!!!