Oh the past few weeks have not been fun......Marathon training has take a nose dive. I have run sparingly and will go back an add but today the impact of lack of running was realized. Work has been extremely demanding and work stress is not always helped with marathon training. I have been sick (due to work stress) and completely drained. Right now I am unsure of what I will end up doing with Houston - full, half or spectator..... I am going to give it a few weeks to decide but know that if I end up with the full, it will be a slug fest. Met the group at the store and ended up running with Ross for 2 and then Monte for the next 5. Two people I wish I would have met sooner. Both are running Houston and have goals of 3:30......Bummer. It would not have changed much, but would have helped to know there were people there with similar goals. Monte was heading on for more at the 7 mile mark but I was sucking wind way to hard so turned around and headed back. Took it easier on the way back and felt okay. Lots of twinges from lack of running but all things that can be dealt with. Next week with not be good. I am traveling again M, TH, F and will not return until Saturday and not be able to get in a long run. Will need to see how I can fix this. Avg Pace: 8:31
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