toes

yep, i'm having this problem again. hopefully it won't be too painful when i stand at the starting line in 30 days.

5

5 on a beautiful evening.
with a great song:


9 tomorrow and 14 on sunday to wrap up the week.

5

beginning of week 14 (5,9,5,14)
i ran 5 tonight. the first mile was pretty tough, so i walked a little. after that, my legs loosened up and i ended up having a good run.
i've been reading a lot lately about the benefits of drinking chocolate milk after a long run.
here is one, and another, and another...these are just a few. i found so many!
i think i will give it a try after my long run this week.

still

still pretty sore
2 days later and i am still pretty sore. i think i will try an ice bath after my next long run...

9 and 18

9 yesterday. slow and easy.
18 today. i thought my legs would be tired today, but i felt really good. only stopped to refill the water bottles in my fuel belt. i used 3 gels and that seemed to be enough for me.

getting ready for week 14/18. only 35 days left! getting excited!

5

5 miles on a beautiful afternoon. i love, love this weather. i'm really hoping for a great day in chicago when i stand at that starting line.

today i noticed that many people have animal statues in front of their house. i first noticed it because i got startled by one of a dog, sitting close to the sidewalk, that i thought was real. pretty funny!
my ipod battery died today, so looking for the statues occupied me. :)

38 more days!

4

66 degrees. ran at sunset. lots of people out tonight.
i am loving this weather!
my legs felt better tonight that they have in a long time, which was such an encouragement. i've had a couple times lately where i have just been doubting finishing another marathon.

so, today is a new day and it's time to step it up. only 39 days left!