Day 98

Wednesday, February 22

Thank you, Texas, for giving us another uncharacteristically BEAUTIFUL February day! 75?? I'll take it, and love it!

Late start today, but I was able to get out to Southlake and get 5 in almost before dark. Those trails are pretty dangerous after dark, so I think I'll only go there if I'm sure I can get everything in well before sundown. No sense twisting an ankle 15 days out, which is what I've almost done out there twice now. Let me clarify on the dangerous part, it's not that they are particularly dangerous terrain wise, because they aren't, but because of the coloring of the dirt and the colors of the rocks and the fact that they are equestrian trails and have very uneven footing from hoof prints left in mud, once it becomes dark you really can't tell what is flat and what isn't anymore. You'll think you're about to hit dirt and instead you stumble over a red rock...bleh...

Anyways, I did get my 5 in. 5 on the dot. The six from yesterday definitely helped. My legs felt a whole lot better today. I've noticed when I have to stop and walk for a few yards it's not because I'm out of breath but more because I'm just tired, energy wise, which I know has everything to do with what I'm feeding myself. I really wish I could buckle down on my diet, as it would help me out tremendously. Keeping my diet in check will be a huge part of the next round of training.

It will still be a down right miracle if I finish this marathon on March 10th, but I'm sure as hell not going to give up without a fight.

Completed Mileage: 5
Time: 57:57
Week Total: 11.38

I'll be doing my long run on Sunday again, so I'm thinking about taking tomorrow off, running Friday, taking Saturday off and then getting 20 in on Sunday. I've been trying to keep my mileage below 30 per week, but this week will go beyond 30 if I actually get the 20 done on Sunday. The reason for me staying under 30 was solely for self preservation, so hopefully this decision of breaching the 30 mark isn't a bad one. I should end the week between 33-35, depending on the distance of Friday's run.