This week was supposed to be a "cut-back" week as far as mileage. Every few weeks, this schedule has a week with much less mileage. I suppose it's to keep one from burning out. I switched and moved the lower mileage week to next week. My daughter is visiting at the end of the week, and I didn't want to try to squeeze in my runs or skip any high mileage while she is here.
The hot, sometimes stormy weather made this a tough week. Tuesday's scheduled 10-mile run became an 8-mile run on the treadmill. I didn't feel like taking a chance with the lightening that was happening, but after 8 miles I could do no more on the treadmill. I used to do a higher percentage of my runs on it, because of weather and family obligations. I can't imagine that now! Wednesday we ventured to the big city and I was able to finally purchase some new running shoes. Mine were well over their prime, and I could feel it in my hips and knee. Of course I had to try them out, so I made up the 2 miles from Tuesday as soon as we got home. Well, I MAY have gone 3 miles, but the new shoes felt so good!
The toughest day by far this week was today. I ran (technically I ran and walked) 20 miles! I slept in a bit and started later than I planned. Originally I wanted to be out by 4:30/5:00 a.m., but I ended up out the door at 5:50 a.m. I wore my headlamp for part of the run, then looped back home to drop it off once it was light enough outside. We are under a heat advisory, so I wanted to finish before it got too hot. I didn't quite accomplish that goal, but the point is that I finished 20 miles. Last year when I was training for my October marathon, I didn't end up with any 20-mile runs due to schedules, injuries, etc. I have two more planned before this marathon.
Since today's run was so long, I altered my route. Instead of keeping it in the country, I ran into town, by the library, a park (both of those twice - going out and coming back), some major parking lots, and so forth. I did a country loop at the end. I stopped home at 17.5 miles because all of my water was gone, and I was very thirsty. I was tempted to stay in the nice air-conditioned house, but I couldn't since I was so close to my goal. I saw some interesting things on my run. At the library, I saw a group of people sitting on and around the cannon. There is a Pokestop there, and I imagine someone set up a lure. I saw quite a few runners; I assume they were like me and wanted to get their runs finished before the heat of the day set in. I saw the usual deer and other wildlife. I'm glad I stuck it out and finished. I didn't have my usual stomach issues, so I'm getting better at know what to eat and what not to eat the day before. Now it's time for a little rest!
No Excuses / Gotta run
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