I know I’m supposed to be tired at this point of the marathon training, Internet People, but yesterday and today I’ve felt more like death wrapped in a tortilla than just tired. I know I’m not over-training; everything is going just as planned and I’m doing so well (even considering I’m currently running at snail speed, which is only temporary and I’m going to run like a demon on race day, I’m sure.) I feel stronger than I’ve ever felt and I’ve trained harder for this marathon than any other, and if things go as planned I’m fairly certain I’ll do well.
I’m not sure if the hurricane winds have brought something through or not, but my sinuses feel like they might explode if I tilt my head the wrong way. I’m going to try and do my 18-mile run on Tuesday, back to sprint work on Thursday and then I’m running a 20k on Sunday.
I did try and run my 18-miles today, but about 15 minutes into the run Massoman turned to me and told me I should go home because I wasn’t doing myself any good. He was right. I turned around walked back to my car, sorted my recycling and drove home and went back to bed. (I was parked by the recycling station and my stupid town does not recycle)
Three more long runs before I taper – and I do love the taper.
Update: Even though I’m tired, this made me laugh. From my sister’s blog, and it’s hysterical:
I can’t only imagine how tired you are!
Hey, if you are doing Tour des Fleurs, it is on Saturday. Just wanted to remind you.
I finished my run today, but it was much shorter than yours. But it was not a good run. Not sure what is up, but maybe it was just a bad day to run in DFW. Better luck later in the week.
oh, i put the matt damon one on fb and some old classmate turned feral on me. i credit recent fatherhood. why do some people lose the fun gene when they reproduce?
i’m glad you turned back. i ran the half mary sick and bundled over, and i swerz it mucked up my hip. if you can’t run right, you might be doing harm. nap on, seester.
or nap on seester.
rest. recover. run.
feel better. later.
I love that SNL skit (and it was 1 of 2 funny things in last night’s show). I’ve watched it 10 times and I still love it.
You are tired because you need some recovery. I blame the plates! Just take it easy for a day or 2 and you will be ready to run like… like… like RUNNER SUSAN!
if you are running at a snail’s pace then i am going backwards.
i think maybe, possibly, you are tired because you get up at 4:30 every day and work with that evil trainer person who punishes you!
dunno, it’s just a thought!
glad you turned back. you make turning back sexy.
ok finally watched that clip. f’ing hilARIOUS. and I’m offended by ihatetoast’s statement about parents!
I saw that too and it was scary funny! I’m glad to see Obama fight back without jumping into the gutter himself.