OK, I've got to say with all that time off last week this run felt GREAT! The weather is back down to 38 degrees (it was 70's last week) so of course I overdressed .... again. I'll get it right one of these days.
I did a quick 5 miles around my neighborhood before work. Since I normally run in the evenings after the kids are in bed it was such a different experience running in the daylight hours..... dogs are barking (and chasing).... construction workers are offering their cheers (of encouragement I'm sure). I might have to try this again sometime.
Work is still busy but I really can't blame my boss. He's been putting in twice the hours I do and gets thrice the grief I'm sure. So Jon, sorry for the comment in an earlier post. You are really not too bad for a kid that finally hit 30 this year.
As for the 50 mile race preparations....I think I've got it all arranged. I've come to the conclusion that running marathons is much easier. You show up, bring some gu and a water bottle and go. This time around I've got 3 goody bags packed; one for each crew spot. Each bag contains clothes (new socks/shoes/shirt) and food I might need at that point in the race. I'm making them cue cards on what to tell me....you're this much ahead/behind or the cut off time...You've got to make it to the next place in # miles in #:## to stay in the race. I really hope/pray my crew is able to find the meeting spots before I get there. Lucky for them, I'll be giving them plenty of time. :)
I've got one more run (Wed) before my race. I'll be out of town Friday-Monday so I'll post on the race Monday night or Tues AM.
In case I forget to post after Wed run, thanks everyone for the positive encouragement. It has really meant a lot to me.
Happy running friends!
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