I’m tired. I knew 3 marathons in one year would be a very tall task. I’m at the point in training where my body wants rest. It craves sleep. It wants to take a break. My hip decided to make itself known again (now that I’m giving it love again it’s quieting down).
I need to mentally get into it – I know without that November 7th will not be a fun day. I always hit this place about now but it never makes it any easier. That said I’ve got some good stuff coming up. I’m running Staten Island next weekend (first unaffiliated race!!!). I’m not sure on my game plan on this race just yet. I’m going hiking next weekend and perhaps apple picking. All fun things put together.
So what’s my point? I’m trying to find that balance. It’s tough with work being work (it never really ends) and the mileage increasing it starts to suck a bit out of you. I know I’ll get through this and mentally I know I’m tough enough. Help keep me motivated:)
This week was another big week. I put up another 19 today on the same terrain as last week. The trails are so forgiving on the legs and truly work your core/agility. It also helps to have great company which make the miles peel away. Good thing it’s the same company as race day in 5 weeks:) Why I love the trails? Even the same route is different every time. Plus, you run into “friends.”
Deer in the path.
We were running when all of a sudden I look up and saw these 2 deer. I joked that they cheat with 4 legs and will complete the trail run a lot faster than us. Sure enough look who we saw a couple of miles later (sorry for the crappy picture quality).
We finished with an even 19 and most important, legs that didn’t feel beat up. So much fun and so nice to have access so close to home.
Elevation chart - mmm cliff stairs and hills at the end:)
This afternoon I ended up having brunch on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 3:30pm. Best meal invention ever and I love in NYC it lasts this long:) It is breakfast/lunch after all:) Great to catch up with a friend that moved out-of-town and just relax.
Tonight finished up with random fireworks on the east river. Oh, how nice it is to have them on the RIGHT side of the river.
Last, congrats to all racers this past weekend. Lots of great performances and it’s great to see all the hard work going to good use. Good luck to anyone racing next weekend.
Time for some zzz. Recovery run tomorrow. Keep chugging…
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