Good taper workout with the BBK's. I got there early because I got kicked out of my bed by my 4 year old and I wasn't really sleeping all that much anyway. So, they only did 4, but I did a mile before the crowd showed up. So, I had 3 warm-up miles then we went to the track for a mile of quick speed work. I did 4-200M pushes, not all out, but kept a nice pace. When I'd glance at the watch it was usually low 6's and so on the last one I pushed the last 100 and got it down to the 5's - 5:05 was the fastest moment of time the garmin caught. Nice. Leg and foot felt better today than they have in the last 10 days. Good confidence boost. There is only one nagging pain on my heel left and I didn't even notice my shin at all today. I guess rest and NSAIDs really do help heal the body :) AP: 8:54 splits: 9:51, 8:53, 8:34, 8:00, 9:14
I feel more confident about Saturday now, still anxious and need to feel out the whole timing thing. I want to know my 1/2 split, 20 mile and 23 mile splits (where I'd like them to be for goal time). I can't handle mile splits - too much info! I can't do math when I run. I think I've got a good feel for them, but sometimes when I look at those splits I can't believe I think I can run that fast. "I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and
under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you
wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights
just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs."
-Jesse Owens "Believe that you can run farther or faster. Believe that you're young
enough, old enough, strong enough, and so on to accomplish everything
you want to do. Don't let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond
yourself."
-John Bingham, running speaker and writer
"Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?'. The answer is usually: 'Yes'."
-Paul Tergat, Kenyan professional marathoner
"I run because it's so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to
overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can't. But then you
find your inner strength, and realize you're capable of so much more
than you thought."
--Arthur Blank
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