Day 47

This week has passed too fast. I've been tired since Monday and tomorrow's 10 mile run is quickly sneaking up on me. I don't feel like I've had a chance to rest at all. In past weeks I've been able to take some time to relax and recharge for my long Saturday run but this week has not allowed for that luxury. My training has not been easy this week which doesn't help prepare me for tomorrow at all.

Sunday was really muggy and a little warm for outdoor running. I started my 3.5 mile "active recovery run" on the treadmill, which broke after 1 mile. I finished my run outside but it was dreadfully uncomfortable. My treadmill is still broken so for the time being I'm at the mercy of the weather. My 4 mile run Tuesday was painful. I had a cramp in my side, my back hurt, my knees hurt (I think because of my new insoles - not a big fan) and I couldn't catch my breath. I just couldn't get into my run for some reason. Yesterday was better. I wasn't in the mood to run last night but it's getting easier to find motivation to run. I guess maybe it isn't even motivation. I just don't think about it anymore. Running on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday is automatic for me. I don't let my brain tell me I'm too tired or too sick or too busy. I just do it.

"It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great. You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn." Psalm 18:32-36