Anticipation

20 miles is about the distance from my house in Sterling, to the Mall at Tyson's Corner. It's also the distance that I will be attempting on Saturday morning in Washington DC, at a different run site, and a different pace group. It's a little bit of pressure and alot of thinking.

That anticipation seemed to throw a wrench in my individual run today. The first 1.5 miles seemed strained and tiresome. I decided to listen to my body and walk the rest of the way. The human body and its hidden intelligence really are marvels. It just rebelled today, as if it were asking for more rest in order to prepare for the massive run on Saturday. I also dont think it had enough nourishment either. For the past 2 weeks, I have had nothing after 7pm. By morning time, I feel much lighter and more apt to exercise, but I also realize I have to eat something. Today it was just a teaspoon of peanut butter before I ran. Not enough. Carbs had not entered my system for over 12 hours and I think I was running on empty. So, a light breakfast of carbs and proteins is essential, and I denied my body of that this morning. It responded accordingly.

Well, the next 48 hours will be interesting. 6 am on the Washington Waterfront Saturday Morning. 20 miles. I hope to report back good news Saturday afternoon.

Thanks for your moral and financial support in th fight against AIDS!

Dan

Total Training Weeks: 14.4
Total Training Miles: 223