Now I am getting into the serious part of training: a 40-mile week! I did over extend myself a bit this week by running 22% above my target time. But, I was on vacation in southern Maine and I just couldn’t help myself. The beautiful beach at Ogunquit kept calling my name early in the morning and I just couldn’t resist.
I returned home from vacation yesterday and decided to run this week’s long run along the tow path at the Delaware River Canal so this morning I headed out and was able to log 15 miles. I felt pretty good up until the last 2 miles or so. Running these long runs solo is a bit of a challenge. That is one of the reasons I chose the canal because it is a popular area for runners and it is FLAT. And, especially this time of year, there are always other runners out for their long runs, training for their fall marathons. So, although I wasn’t running with a group, I was at least able to see and greet other runners along the way.
Tomorrow will definitely be a REST day and I am planning to get a massage. And that reminds me that I need to call to make an appointment before it is too late!
Happy and Safe Training Folks!
John
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