9 weeks to go

Howdy! Well, we are 9 weeks away from RACE DAY. 62 Days. I'm getting ready, but like every summer training in Atlanta, it has not been easy. I've been running outside and also taking advantage of the treadmill. We are getting into the time that no matter if i start running at 5:30am or 7:30am or 9:00am, it doesn't matter. Still tough conditions to run in. It's very easy to get frustrated by this, but I cannot allow myself to go down that path. I KNOW what the conditions are like this time of year. Deal with it. There's no whining in RUNNING

Looking back at my Running Journal, I see that I basically averaged about 75 miles a MONTH from JANUARY to JUNE. It's July 24th and I am already a little above 100 miles...So I know I am doing something right. My longest run has only been 12 miles, and I gotta get that cranking. Tried to go for 14 this morning, but just could not hack it. Struggled through 9 miles. Legs have been super tired. Otherwise, I feel fine. (knock on wood) I feel like my aerobic capacity is strong, but with my tired legs and the weather, it puts a damper on what i'm able to do. To help with my legs, I came home after the 9 miler and had a 10 min Ice bath. I've done these before and they help. I rested for a good part of the day and then tonight ran another 5.5 miles on treadmill. Felt pretty good.

I think I'm gonna mix up my schedule this week and maybe just do 2 runs during week and try for long run on Saturday, not Sunday. I just want to make sure my runs are QUALITY. A solid 15-16 miles will boost my spirits. Massage tomorrow will help heal the tired places.

All in all, my spirits are ok. What lifts my spirits are reading the other posts on here from y'all. You remind me how hard it is to get out and run 2 miles. Believe me, I have been there. You make me remember and appreciate. You bring me joy by your courage, your enthusiasm, and simply by finding out more about you. THANK YOU.

And, as always....KEEP MOVIN'