RUN ~6 miles in 55 mins. The TGP loop.
I wanted to join the Thursday group but after twisting the ankle again last week running around tree debris in the dark, I opted for sleeping in and waiting for the sun to come up. Soon enough it did, and what a gorgeous morning of sunshine and low 60's temps.
The past few days I was watching YT vids of ultra marathons and came across the guy referred to in the comments section as the Running Jesus. I don't know how he feels about that title! His stride is so easy and flowing, so today I channeled him during the run :)
I felt great today!! It's days like this that I think about PR'ing a 10K or 13.1M just because I think I can. But with the 50K just 10 days away, no thoughts like that should be entering my head. Especially when I nursing an injury. I taped the ankle for the run today, just like I think I'll be taping it for race day. Although something needs to improve as this tape didn't last through my shower this morning!! WTH?!
Speaking of the 50K, I'm starting to map out goals, packing lists, plans, and what-ifs. If the ankle starts to hurt a few miles in, I plan to back out. (HAHAHA, me quit, NEVER). I'd like to run with TH and/or BG but I'm finding that running with someone else distracts me and I don't focus on my foot falls. (not blaming my running partners, but rather my easily re-directed mind). I need to buy ice packs to replace ones lost at Redman. And I need to plan out my race foods. Lots to do!
Great morning, legs that aren't exactly fresh but aren't tired, an ankle that cooperated, thoughts of a PR dancing in my head...it all gets me excited for what big thing comes next. I mean aside from the 50K. And the 30K just weeks later. I mean in 2013!
What goals am I thinking about in '13?
1. A 50 miler!
2. FAST half-IM
3. Improved swimming
4. The back-for-2013 century series
5. 13.1 and 26.2 PR's
...like visions of sugar plums....
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