I know, I know, I know. It's been awhile since I've posted anything.
BUT, I am here to report, that I have not stopped running, I just stopped typing.
I am at week 8 and the next 8 weeks, my long runs will be all in the doubie digits (12-18). Everytime before I go out for my long runs, I get nervous, so thinking about a 12 mile run tomorrow -- I AM ALREADY NERVOUS.
Once I get out and running, I know I feel better. So I am just trying to stay in the mindset that, "I am a marathoner, I love to run, I don't miss my training runs because I love to run."
I was in California last weekend so one sunday was stuck at the gym running 11 miles due to a NYC storm, next 11 miles on the beach, then saturday I was running up the side of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Tomorrow, I will be back to my beloved Central Park, and the plan is to go to the park and run two loops to complete my 12 mile long run. I am seriously heading into the tough part of my training. I didn't eat so great for a few days and Wednesday had the worst run of my training. It made me rededicate myself to my healthy eating.
On of my favorite bands will be at church this weekend, which makes me happy that I will get the opporutnity to say thank you to them for the help with my first marathon. I have alot more to say, but just wanted to keep it quick, and keep in touch.
Keep the faith, y'all !
Have a great weekend
Stephanie
