Yep, these little runs are enough to drive you crazy. Just enough time to worry about every stiff joint and twitch, and then when you're finally warmed up, it's time to stop. Also, don't forget to keep it slow! NO, even SLOWER. My body's in a warp, wanting to consume more calories than I'm going to burn this week (out of habit for how many calories I usually burn in a week). I'd like to not gain another 3 pounds by Saturday. I keep thinking about Clyde talking about eating more sensibly this week, and Adam's & Josse's advice to avoid the carb depletion. All I know is that I want to eat a side of beef and a bowl of cereal for breakfast today. Anyway, I am excited for Saturday (aside from the effort it takes to 'sleep' on Friday night and then load a buss at 4:00 a.m.). I love that I just get to run and run and run for a long time and have a really good excuse for being all by myself in the desert enjoying the sound of breathing and feet hitting the pavement all around me. Last year, Duane, Jeff, Diana and I waited 9 mintues to cross the starting line. It was a actually a good strategy, we didn't have to trip over people in the dark at the start and elbow our way to a good space and pace. I'm trying to ready my mind for those last 2 miles I hate so much. |