Woke up at 4 am this morning, and didn't even try to get back to sleep. Got a lot going on today - race prep for the Mississauga half. Gotta get to Value Village for some throw away clothing. Over to the race expo to pick up my kit. Also get the girls squared away for our sleep over at Tito and Tita's house tonight.
Did a pleasant 6k this morning. The birds are chirpping and the temperature is 9C. It felt good to get out on Annette St. They are 95% done the road work that has been going on for months, and now the asphalt is smooth as silk for an early morning runner.
Figured I'd post this now, because I don't think I'll get a chance for the rest of the weekend. And the music's getting faster at work . . . no time next week either! :-(
I begin my taper after running the half tomorrow. Not that I'll be tapering that much. My schedule has been reduced due to injuries the past eight weeks. But, I'll take the reduction in milage and intensity leading up to Ottawa.
My plans for the marathon may change up a little bit in the next while. Not the race itself, but getting to- and from- the event. I had planned to take Friday and Monday off that weekend - to facilitate an unhurried arrival and enough recovery in my legs to withstand the 5-hour car trip home. I was informed that all vacation plans are tentative, subject to the outcome of labour negotiations at work. I believe that the unions are in a legal position to inform the employer of their intent to strike at any time.
Bottom line - I may be driving up to Ottawa on Saturday morning and coming back on Sunday night. Oh, the horror!
Distance 6.09k (3.8mi)
Time 38:29
Pace 6:19/km
HR range 126-146 bpm
HR max 209, 144 avg
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