Saturday I did a nice 18 mile slog. I can't get myself to think that averaging 9:45 a mile can be considered anything other than a slow jog (in my head known as a slog). The beginning was cake walk but at exactly mile 10 I felt like I forgot how to run. It must have been the temperature and humidity, well I wish. The very end of the run I did my little finish sprint to see if it was my muscles that caused the slowness, but they felt perfectly fine. My heart rate was also perfectly fine, it averaged 15 beats per minute slower than an average run. If it wasn't the heat, it was my head; which means I have officially become a baby. The only other excuse I have created is that my watch must have been broken that day.
Today is the day after, and I can't feel a thing. Am I really out of shape, or is it in my head? I have come to the conclusion that it is in my head. Today marks the final week of working out, then my taper of two weeks begins. My goal is to get 50 miles in this week and finish with a 20 mile run on Saturday. During my runs, I am going to try and remember the excellent half marathon July 10th. I also have to remember all the hill training I was able to get in while in Utah during June and July. This may decrease my chances of failing on October 2nd. If my body isn't in shape I may be able to trick my mind. Mind over body right?
