the marathon is almost here! monday i ran pretty light, just shy of 3 miles. then yesterday i just ran with the blazer kids. this morning i had to do my last workout by myself. i was feeling a bit apprehensive because it is always easier to run with the group than alone, even if i really do just end up running on my own. complicated--yes, i know. i most likely made the mistake of just rolling out of bed minutes before i needed to head out to make it back in time to open up the store and of course fit in a shower! i jogged over to where we've been doing most of our road loops. it's about a mile, so perfect for the warm up. the workout was supposed to be 2 x 3miles at marathon pace. well, the first half of the first mile was too fast and then i over compensated and was only 7:20 for the first one. i was feeling really stuck in the pace and it was seeming harder than it should. when i hit the next mile in only 7:18 i said forget it and i stopped. i did a 1/2 mile jog back to the starting area. then i tried again. MUCH better. i got back into my old rhythm (probably a little more warmed up at this point) and hit 3 miles in exactly 21min 30sec (7:10 pace). perfect. at this point, i am happy with that and i'm glad i was able to stay positive even when the first part didn't go so hot. maybe another quick update or so before the marathon, but if not, you should be able to see the results on the San Antonio marathon website.
wish me luck!!
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