My journey to 50 in 50 states

I ran my first 6 miles with (lady) my in laws dog and 7 miles with my dog Daisy 2 miles were at marathon pace

Today is the start of last week of training before tapering for the big day (26) days  away. I have been bringing my dogs on shorts run lately. They bring such a postive energy and excitment that helps a lot.

My dogs fitness is catching up to mine. My first 7 mile were with (Lady pointer lab mix) they were very moderate pace like usual but less stoping and walking she did not wanted to. My second 7 miles (20 minutes gap to change leash and make sure lady hade cool water and a treat) were with (Daisy) my high energy, lets go an kill all squirrel and cats while running faster than 5k pace dog. Thanx for the leash I was able to run at marathon. All dogs are getting way too fit during this marathon buildup I have no idea what to do them during the 2 weeks taper and recovery.

early morning work out was a 8X800 intervals total 6 miles

early afternoong extra easy 10 miles with some strides every now and then. My dog joined me in the last 3 miles. Drinking milk and sugarefor recovery while Im typing this.

these were supose to be easy miles but thanks to the heat these were well earned 11 miles. 2 more runns before 2 weeks taper begins

Rainy but nice weather. I ran this workout on a hilly route (wanabago lake) 10 mile at mrathon pace but i ran it a little faster than that becuse I decided not to look at my watch only evvery 5k and my body wanted to run it about 4 minuts faster. Feeling good and cofident. 24 miles for tomorrow last long run before taper. No dogs were a lowed today, but maybe for few miles during a 24 miler tomrrow.