Well today I ventured out on the STG marathon course for the first time since the gloomy day back in October. I've been wanting to go back and work through a long run down the course to see how things were and I finally felt like the hammy was good enough to try it. I didn't go very fast... I think somewhere in the ballpark of 2:25 for the run. It was good to get out. I had a potty stop and could have been done at around 17 but overall I felt pretty good. It made me really want to race hard again. I just want one more good (PR) type race. The frustrating part is it seems like the stars have to align just right for me to run well. There are so many variables that come into play on race day... oh it stresses me out just thinking about it. I guess for now I'll stick with my plan of easy mileage and try to really take this year off from really racing. At least for the most part. I may feel like something a few months down the road... | 