CALM BEFORE THE PIG

THURSDAY: RUN 30 min.

FRIDAY: OFF

SATURDAY: ROAD BIKE 60 MIN.

The morning was indescribably awesome. I knew tomorrow would be a ten mile run. My last big run before the PIG. I wanted to get out the and enjoy the day. I grabbed SILVER , my Trek road bike and took off. I felt a relaxing calm come over me and I knew everything with the marathon would be ok. I had alot to look forward to this year. I have decided after the PIG to switch to duathlons for the rest of the season. I love to bike as much as the run. I also am getting excited to look forward to the Galena Tri/DU which is 2 weeks after the PIG. I also have several other plans in the works for the year which I will be excited to write about after the PIG also.

Waddling after an awesome ride.............

PANIC ATTACK

ELLIPTICAL : 30 MIN.

About 8 pm, the panic set in. I was so busy that I didn't go out and run or do anything. It hit me that I'm running a marathon in 11 days. It was pouring down rain. No running outside. I quickly ran upstairs and changed. I'm goin to the gym. My hubby looked at me strangely but not a word was said. When I was walking up the stairs to the second floor at the gym, my legs were tired and heavy. I realized a run on the treadmill was not the best idea. I headed for the elliptical machine and did a light 30 min. workout. My legs and I both felt better. I know that my training is done but just for that moment, I had a panic attack.

Waddling calmly to the shower........

GOOD ADVICE

SUNDAY : ZERO

MONDAY: RUN / 45 min.

TUESDAY : SPIN / 60 min.

Tonight was the last spin class before the PIG. It was a good workout. My legs were really tired. The best part of the night was talking to Mary( the instructor and friend) after class. Her background is that she has done marathons and currently is involved in adventure expedition racing. She is training for Moab in October. He advice to me is to remember a huge part of the marathon is mental. From now until the PIG taper physically but ramp up the mental training. Being postive with no doubts is crucial. I never thought of it that way but I believe it's true.

Waddling to watch American Idol.........