Over the Hump

Nine mile run today! Why was it nine? Because my legs were jell-o after Turbo Sport last night, that's why! I had two mantras "this is your race" and "you are healthy" ... plus I walked up the big hill! I was pretty consistent in my times for the first five-six miles (before the big hill) and then I slowed down some. I should have started a little earlier in the morning, when it was a little cooler, but I was feeling lazy. I still have five weeks of long runs left, so I hope I'll feel super prepared for the half marathon. 

Fifty-three miles for the month so far! Someone pledge a dollar a mile to keep me going. Mama's gonna need some new running shows! I'm not proud. I'll put the Nike swash on my calf.

I was also thinking it would be cute to have my nephews and niece write their names on me before my half marathon so I can say they ran with me...if I get to see them beforehand. Travel plans have not yet been finalized. Which means "it's really bloody expensive and I'm looking for a cheaper flight."

I read in Runner's World that (some runners' opinion is) if you can run a half marathon, you can do a full. It might hurt, and you might have to walk some of it, but you can do it. I think that's probably accurate. I'm on the fine edge of "I probably COULD run for five+ hours....but do I WANT to." I wish I had a (slow) training partner that wanted to run one with me...and we could find a nice walker-friendly race, and do it together! 

I ran out of bananas to make my monkey bowl, so I used an apple instead. Apple, peanut butter, coconut, chocolate chips. It was not as delicious as the banana :) but it was pretty good! I might have a second favorite. Otherwise, the six-week summer challenge is over, and I weighed out this morning, so I pretty much carb-loaded all day! Can you undo six weeks of work in one day (even if you did run 9 miles)?? I guess we'll see tomorrow!