Lesson Learned....Well Sort Of.

As part of my penance for missing a whole week of training I had an 8 miler on the schedule. Some might be daunted by such high milage after a week long hiatus, but I was actually excited for the challenge. I wanted to prove that I could come back and gain a good momentum. I strapped on my Spi Belt made sure I had my GU Chomps and set out. I of coarse had my blinking light on, getting run over while training for a marathon would not be conducive to a successful race day performance. It was a great night and I felt a freshness in my legs that made for a fantastic run. I finished inspired by my performance over the 8 miler, hoping that I will feel and run this well over the weekend during my race.

I was anticipating that this long run would punish me and teach me a very valuable lesson. I just didn't learn the lesson I expected. The days when I am looking forward to running and wanting to get out there are the days when I am going to have my best runs. Last week I lost myself and for whatever reasons didn't get my butt out there. But now I am rested and ready for this week, a week when I am looking forward to my runs, a week where I am participating in a Half Marathon, and week where my legs are rested and ready for the miles ahead. It seems my unintentional step back not only strengthened my desire to get out there, but gave me a fresh set of legs and an enthusiastic outlook on the road ahead. No more speedbumps though, this race will be here sooner than I think and I need to be ready!