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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Just when you think it's safe to go back in the water...

After Sunday's successful long run, I was actually feeling really good about my progress, thinking I might actually be able to pull this whole thing off...and then my run this morning changed all that. I added a 1/2 mile to my weekday runs, to make it 3.5, which I didn't think would be a big deal...but this morning was rough! I'm sure it had something to do with my lack of sleep the past several nights. I've been busy trying to get a lot done to prepare to leave town this weekend, and haven't been home much to eat or sleep...I guess it finally caught up with me. This was definitely the most difficult run so far, but it's taught me a lesson on the importance of eating right and getting enough sleep while training. Unfortunately I don't see my schedule changing much this week since, in preparation for my departure this weekend, my to-do list seems to be getting longer instead of shorter...so we'll see how the Thursday run goes. Excited about maybe cross training/rock climbing tomorrow...it's been a couple weeks.
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