Saturday was the best running day I've had in a long time! I miscalculated my route so I was only able to reach 15.2 miles instead of the 16 I had hoped, but the run went very well. The weather was perfect: 46 degrees with the sun shining and a nice cool breeze. I had my dad drop me off way out in the country, so I enjoyed flat, untraveled, scenic roads to run on. My total mileage this week reached 30 miles and $1600 has been raised for Bridge of Hope of Lancaster and Chester Counties! Only 6 weeks to go!
This run was definitely needed to rejuvinate my mind and body. I've heard many people talk about "the wall" you hit during your marathon race, but I also believe there is a training "wall" you can hit a few weeks before your big race. It happened to me while training for my half marathon last summer. It's the point in your training where your body starts to ache more than usual, you have several dissatisfying runs in a row, and you begin to worry your body won't be able to make it through the race. I was starting to worry after Thursday's run where my feet ached the entire 6 miles. So I was overjoyed when I felt very good on Saturday. This weather is definitely a mood lifter!
Today I'm scheduled for a 7 mile run, Wednesday I'll run 4.5 miles, Thursday will be a 6 mile run and then Saturday will be a 19 mile run! I hope everyone is doing well! Thanks for your support!
Here is my route from Saturday.
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