Maybe it's because when I trained with the Team, the last track practice & long run before a race was treated like a big send off. Who knows. But my "long" run (of 6 miles) had the distinct feel of a send off this morning. It was just me and me, preparing myself mentally for the journey ahead. Coming to an end of the marathon training cycle, and giving myself some closure on that. I just breathed it all in, the morning, the sunshine, the cool air, the park, my me time, and savored it.
A six mile "long run" is an oxymoron, by the way. Long runs are meant to be LSD (long slow distance) running. Usually slower than race pace. But at the end of a marathon training cycle, 6 miles feels very short. It's hard to run that distance and not feel like I need to tear through it. But I heard the good angel on my right shoulder (and Coach Paula) telling me to hold back. Good thing there were two voices on that side to reason with me.
For a while now I've been wanting to share a little more of the park I run in. The problem is, I hate running with a camera. Solution: send my boys with a camera when they walk down there to go to the kids' play area during my long run. This is what they came back with (this is one entrance). I seriously love this park. More pictures will come. After the race.
529.6 + 3.5 + 4.0 + 6.4 = 543.5 milesJust a couple of 3-4 mile runs this week and then RACE DAY!!
2 comments:
It really looks like a nice place to run. Glad you have a place so close to home.
You are trained. You are physically ready. Now just prepare your mind. Calm yourself, find that inner peace and just flow through the week.
I'll see you Saturday.
Happy taper!
My email is runjessrun99@gmail.com. It would be so fun to meet you!
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