Week 2: Long Run

Early February. 73 degrees. Sunny. Austin, TX. Today is the last long run before the race!!! Woo hoo. 10 miles. I felt great going in and great coming out. I did a stacked 2 lap out and back course. The first was 37 minutes out and back with Teddy. The second was about 20 minutes out and back alone. The wind going out was crazy. 20mph at least straight into my face. When I finally got to the turnaround, I think I heard Teddy swear. Such language...I completely agree. Brutal. Despite that, I ended up doing about an extra mile just for fun. I love the warm Texas weather.

I'm going to have to stretch some tonight to keep the hammies and lower back from cramping on me tomorrow. I think the key to today's run was the banana and extra bottle of water I picked up after the first lap. I never really lost focus the entire way. Usually I get a little goofy the last mile or 2 of a long run. I think it was the potassium in the banana that did it for me...nature's perfect food. The water was also key in helping me stay hydrated on a warmer than usual day. I'm not sure how I'm going to pack a banana during the race, but I'm sure I'll think of something. It's going to be a great day.