A little bit better
This Sunday's run was better than the last Boyden Run two weeks ago. I was able to keep up this time due to actually running all week - albeit at a reduced volume.
Looks like PEI is on after all. Commander Mike issued orders countermanding my plan. I now have two options. Race fast, crash, and cross the line in a fireball (possible DNF) -or- race easily and experience the grueling slow drip death as each individual muscle fails one at a time in a race that doesn't end. Either way I'd be done running about the same time. Decisions decisions.
Two weeks ago it took 2:22 to make the 17 mile loop. This week it took 2:18 and I felt better. But I still had to take a nap as soon as I got home - just like the good old days when Marc and I started up this foolishness. I'm glad Mike will be driving back from PEI as I'll be sleeping, no doubt.
The week ended with 47 miles. Next week I plan on 49.
Looks like PEI is on after all. Commander Mike issued orders countermanding my plan. I now have two options. Race fast, crash, and cross the line in a fireball (possible DNF) -or- race easily and experience the grueling slow drip death as each individual muscle fails one at a time in a race that doesn't end. Either way I'd be done running about the same time. Decisions decisions.
Two weeks ago it took 2:22 to make the 17 mile loop. This week it took 2:18 and I felt better. But I still had to take a nap as soon as I got home - just like the good old days when Marc and I started up this foolishness. I'm glad Mike will be driving back from PEI as I'll be sleeping, no doubt.
The week ended with 47 miles. Next week I plan on 49.
posted by Andrew at 3:30 PM
6 Comments:
It's better to burn out then to fade away.
Good to hear the run was better. Ahhh, nothing like a nap after going long.
Nap??? With the Honey Dew List on my plate there was no stopping on this side of the line. Great run today!
Hang in there. You're not alone with the running doldrums.
To make us feel better, I propose a bet for our marathon weekend: Whoever has the slowest time wins. Up for grabs.. perhaps a six-pack from a local microbrew?
GO PEI!
You could always pace Marc to a BQ in PEI, you know.
Ah yes, Mike can be very convincing. If it weren't for my struggling with injuries this year, I'd be there too. *sigh*
I like Jamie's comment "slowest time wins". The prize would be mine...lol.
Sorry I haven't been around lately. Despite the low mileage for running it's still been a busy year.
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