Long Runs

Since this is supposed to be a blog about marathon training, let's start with the first real running post.

I got up this morning to get in my pilates and stretching before heading out the door for a quick eleven miles. So much to do this weekend, I needed to get my training out of the way early. I headed out the door and immediately realized it was far sunnier than I expected. Turn around - Grab a visor and back out the door. Now, you must realize that I take my long runs VERY seriously, as they are the key to surviving the marathon in one piece. I gear up with my Garmin GPS watch and my MP3 player, Nike (always Nike) trail runners and a big smile. Nothing gets in my way on long runs, EXCEPT exhaustion. And, today was one of those days. I ran down Dixwell, turned on Skiff and right onto Whitney to head downtown. I made it about 6 miles before I really started feeling that heaviness in my legs. But, because I do take it so seriously, I finished my run, even with a couple stretching stops along the way.

Mental note for this week - more protein and more hydration. I've been slacking in the hydration department lately and it really takes a toll on me.

I spent the rest of the morning having my second fitting for my bridesmaide dress. For those of you that don't know, my sister is getting married two weeks from today.
Now, I am here typing away. But, in about a half hour, I'm going to start the wiring for my new electric fence. My neighbor at work let me borrow his drench digger and I bought a diamond tooth sawblade (for the driveway). Installation will be a VERY interesting adventure. The only thing I'm not sure on is how I am going to test the fence. E-mail me if you have any volunteers.

I'll wake up early again tomorrow, but this time not for a run - it's Sunday morning YOGA class with my favorite instructor to keep my muscles loose so I can run longer and faster.

So long for today and keep running...