RECAP: Man, what a week. Who would have thought that running less would cause so many aches and pains and well… mental instability. I’m going nuts over here! NUTS! I am obsessively checking the weather forecast for Burlington (hot, apparently), I’m visualizing the race as I go to sleep and I am freaking out about every ache and pain.

The week started with a lot of creaking, my knees hurt, my shins hurt for the first time in months and months and my hip hurt. By yesterday, all that was still bothering me was the hip, it is a dull ache that comes and goes and I’m just not going to worry about it unless it starts to scream.

Finally, as Glen predicted, I gained a pound this week. Oh well. Life goes on. I’m going to try and eat healthy and plentifully this week and skip my beloved beer with dinner in the hopes that this will stave off dehydration and make that burger and beer post marathon taste even better. This time next week, my second ever marathon will be the bag!

Anyway, here are the numbers

Summary

Work out streak: 144 days; (228 to go)

Run Streak: 96 Days

Average Weight – 182 (one pound more than last week)

Running Miles: 30 miles in  4:21:27 for an average pace of 8:43 pace

Row Meters: 0

Bike Miles: 0

Swim Miles: 0

Body weight exercises and balance work: 0

Total exercise time: ~4:20 hours

Weekly Data:

Monday – Ran 3 in 26:37

Tuesday – Ran 4 in 36:00

Wednesday – Ran 4 in 33:16

Thursday – Ran 4 in 36:00

Friday – Ran 4 in 36:00

Saturday – Ran 6.5 in 57:56

Sunday – Ran 4.5 in 38:30

Goals for Last Week:

1. Pay attention to my daily weight and what I am shoving in my mouth and hopefully lose a pound or two. FAIL

2. Pamper the hamstrings and feet so as to avoid injury down the final stretch. DONE

3. Write up plan for tackling the race. FAIL

4. Don’t freak out. DONE (Sorta)

Goals for Next Week:

1. Eat well and avoid alcohol.

2. Write up plan for tackling the race.

3. Run a smart marathon as outlined in plan for the race.

4. Take it easy.