Got up early this morning even though I didn't need to, so ran 1 mile to Brookens at 5:15 and did 6 sets of strength exercises. Temp. was 57-59 degrees, and my neck muscles stiffened up as I ran. I was thinking a few weeks ago how I have not had a stiff neck in years, so I jinxed myself. I am hoping the stiffness dissipates by Saturday, but if not, it should not hinder my running stride too much, I just can't turn my head to the far left. Other than a stiff neck everything feels great. When I was crossing Vine Street this afternoon my legs had some nice spring action - I realized just how fatigued my legs were from all the training, but, they were not sore, just not a lot of energy. The taper has fixed that, so I am looking forward to using some of it on Saturday. Subconscious mind : "What, no long run today?" Conscious mind : "Patience, Grasshopper."
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