No, it's not because of Friday night's b-day party with co-workers, although, well, I can say I'm not ever doing shots again. Too dang old for that crap.
I'm wasted because I ran 20 miles today, and the last 5 sucked. Yes, I'll say it again. Sucked. Over and over I wanted to quit. The whole last 5 I kept saying, "When is this hell going to end?" Because my hips hurt. My hamstrings hurt. My left "butt" muscle hurt. My feet hurt. And sometimes my knees hurt.
And I cussed myself for starting a new weight-training routine the week before I was supposed to run these 20 miles. Idiot.
But it's over now, I did it, and I'm waiting for Dorsey to get back from the grocery store because he's making me dinner and because we're out of Aleve. Cannot train for marathons without Aleve. That's just a given, and I let myself run out. Another idiot thing.
I'm also thinking, "How in the heck am I going to finish that last 6.2 miles?" I mean really.
It's a good thing there are still two months left in this training program. Problem is ... my long runs will keep getting longer ... until I actually run 26 miles three weeks before the race.
I have to say today's run was a most humbling experience. And I have to wonder: Why haven't I experienced that runner's high? How many freakin' miles do I have to run before I at least get THAT benefit?
Friday night at my party, I was talking to my friend Dennis, who has run 11 marathons and at least a couple of Boston Marathons. We were talking times, and I was telling him about my times. He said, "You can qualify for the Boston." That would mean that I would have to run 26.2 miles in less than 8.5 minutes per mile. Ummmm, not happening, Dennis. I think I better stick to the goal of just finishing the darn marathon.
Like I said ... it was humbling.
That's why I'm not jumping up and down for accomplishing this latest milestone. That, and I'm too dang stiff and sore at the moment.
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I feel like that after running ONE mile (and then I promptly quit). I'm so impressed with your running and dedication to staying fit. I can't do that. Well, can't isn't the right word. I don't wanna do that. LOL!
Jenny, I meant to tell you the other day how much I appreciated your update on Scarlett! Would love to see some pics. I'll check in with your blog for some. :-)
I'm with Jenny....I don't wanna do it either!
Still cheering you along!
Hi Jami!
I wish I could be more encouraging about the running but there is no room in my brain for the concept of running on purpose. You are running WITH purpose and I applaud you!
Here is my recommendation for the training: you guys need a hot tub. Yes, a hot tub, complete with CD player and blender for mixing the entire drink and not just the shots!
Hugs and good wishes,
Kim
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