This week has definitely been a mental challenge. Thursday's 8 x 1000 was really tough, and I was still feeling it this morning. Last night, Teren and I drove an hour and a half to have dinner with the young women from church at Girl's Camp. After dinner and a devotional, it was already 10:30. All I could think about was the 17 miles I needed to do today. In hindsight, I probably should have just taken my camping stuff and slept up there. Then, I could just get up and run in the Huntsville area, which would have been a nice change of scenery. So, after a late night, I was dragging a bit. I ran out 1300 W to 104 S, right by the Jordan River Temple. Then, I ran up to 2700 W. When I turned onto 2700 W, I picked up the pace for a few miles. I had to add a loop through the neighborhood to get 17, because the actual course is only 16. Miles 15-17 were pretty tough. I'm trying to stay focused, which is tough with three kids. I know that I need every quality training session that I can get, since I'm still regaining fitness. I keep telling myself to stick with it; that the long term focus is next year or even the year after. I'm happy to be done with this week, and happy I didn't give myself excuses. | 