June 24 - July 21, 2013 Total Mileage: 65.3 miles
Seriously, this is what I am up against. And the lows on the bottom of the slide....BS. When I left for work in Tuesday it was 89 degrees at 5:15 a.m. Yes, it is a dry heat...but so is an oven.
It makes it insanely difficult to stay hydrated and even with a full camelbak, I have to be careful to conserve water on the longer runs.
I took a week off while in the bay for my brother's wedding (Congrats Greg and Lei!), but since it was a taper week I'm not all that broken up about it. Truth be told my legs needed the rest.
I've had three 9 mile runs in the last few weeks but I am finding it hard to stay loose, keep a good pace and not completely bonk out in the later stages. I know that I have to ease into the long runs but I still find it hard to judge pace as I go. There are times I check my watch and immediately have to dial it back.
I have two weeks to go until the Giants Half and I am not feeling confident about beating last years time. I am weighing in a few lbs. heavier than last time, and things just aren't clicking the way that I had hoped.
I'll check in here before and after the race. Until next time - may the wind be at your back and the sun upon your face.
