Hal Higdon's Novice 1 Marathon Training Schedule: Week 13, Day 1
Planned Activity: Rest
5.02 miles 56:42 4:15pm 11:18 pace 75degrees
Days to Chevron Houston Marathon: 40
The weatherman is predicting rain for tomorrow. My week is also packed with things that mean less to me than I'd like. I didn't put them on my schedule but I can't take them off without looking like someone who doesn't care about her (a) friends, or (b) job. Mostly b.
Oh, and c.
c. I ventured back into the dating pool. (I can hear the gasps now!) So there's that. Explaining to a potential suitor that I'm really, truly beat at 8pm is a hilarious conversation. Fatigue skews my enthusiasm for dating and I have to work hard to remember all those conversations with my friends, my family (and myself) about how much I'd like to be in a relationship. (At least I'm always hungry. No fake, girly, "I'll just have a salad" from my side of the table.)
Coincidentally my mileage is increasing as my work and social schedule are becoming more challenging. And I really, really, REALLY need a haircut.
What's a runner to do? Adjust and become more efficient.
The sunshine was calling to me and I had to decide...4 or 5 miles? I went for 5 tonight. I think it was a good idea because the 18 looming this weekend feels daunting. I'll run my 9 Wednesday and then 4 Thursday, hopefully resting Friday and Saturday.
I keep telling myself: No matter the distance, it's just a mile at a time. Then another, then another. Just tick them off. I can do this.
©Michelle Scofield, Dec. 3, 2012 All Rights Reserved
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