Yesterday's run...____________________
Distance: 8.01 miles
Duration: 1:01:02
Average Pace: 7' 37"
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I've been traveling quite a bit for work during the past month, so I'm my training hasn't been as consistent as it should be. (Hopefully this won't catch up with me on race day.)
Still, I've gotten to see some beautiful parts of the country. For example, two weekends ago I was in Virginia for an event and took a short hike along a section of the Appalachian Trail. (See photo to the left.) There has been so much rain in the East this summer that the ground was absolutely saturated. It was an amateur mycologist's paradise! Look at this handsome specimen:
What does all of this have to do with marathon training? Nothing, really. Except to make the point that developing a consistent training regimen can be a real challenge!
I think I'm back on track now, and had a solid run yesterday afternoon. It was a beautiful day for a run... temp in the mid 70s and very low humidity. It's amazing what a difference a drop in temperature can make! Suddenly, your legs no longer feel like they're full of rice pudding.
Today I'm gearing up for a 10+ miler, so I'm going to have to track down my motivation... I'm sure it's around here somewhere... maybe between the couch cushions. Well, it'll turn up. Wish me luck!
Forward!
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