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1/22/2011

The guys at the factory

Yesterday I decided I needed to train despite an ache in my foot. I took on thirty one miles and a pool workout. It was a mistake. The ache in my foot was more tender today. There are no excuses and there is no room for failure. I am a firm believer that the mind can conquer any pain in the body but I was not willing to push through the pain on this day, not with eighteen days to go. So I took a day off. I’ve got to look at the big picture and make sure I am healthy enough to complete the task at hand. I will rest for a couple more days and I will be ready to go on February tenth. It is the only option.

The self imposed rest has been nice. I was able to sleep a little extra, read a few more minutes, and tie up a few loose ends before I take off...

1/19/2011

Gotta love hiking

The days are flying by. I am excited to get on the road. I’ve been feeling a bit overtrained lately so I switched up the workouts. It has done miracles for me. So much work had been put into the legs that my other muscle groups were feeling a bit left out. The end result is that I am recharging my passion for running before the big event. I even plan on taking a few days of rest from all training. It is one of those things which is difficult for me to do because I feel as if I should always be doing something. Although, in the end, I feel that the self imposed rest will be good for my body. It will make me crave the road. All my fellow runners out there know what I mean.

1/15/11

We took this hill today

I spent yesterday running errands with my mom and my son. Despite being stuck in the car all day long, I still feel lucky to have spent the time with them. Before I know it, the start day of my run will be here and I will be completely focused on the steps before me. Yes there is still so much to take care of. But, everything will fall into place and happen the way it’s supposed to happen. There really is no other option. I don’t think there is any more that I could have done up to this point. I am comfortable with the progress of everything outside of my control. To be disappointed or unsatisfied would be to bring unnecessary pressure into my sphere. Mastering each step will be difficult enough. I am placing my trust firmly in the hands of everyone else...