"Your body will argue that there is no justifiable reason to continue. Your only recourse is to call on your spirit, which fortunately functions independently of logic. " - Tim Noakes, author of Lore of Running
Today I achieved a PR for pace. I am edging ever closer to that 10 minute mile. I am finding that my lungs are stronger then I thought and I can push my pace just to the edge of getting winded and it is really not a lot harder then taking an easy pace. After the run my lungs felt like they had been stretched, it was a wonderful sensation. I have not pushed my pace since my knee started hurting so it's good to challenge myself again.
I bought new socks and a new knee brace last night. I am starting to get blisters and have realized that there is a good reason for actual "running" socks. I lost a toenail this week because a blister had formed behind it. The fancy socks have "moisture control" which keeps your feet dry and is supposed to prevent blisters. My new brace is even more exciting because it has a ring of gel surrounding my knee cap which should prove more comfy then the rubber my current brace has.
This is another big week as far as distance is concerned. Sunday will be 23 miles. While I know I can do it, the doubts are starting to form in my head (though much more quietly then they used to). This will be the second to last PR distance run before the marathon. This journey is winding down. Good thing there is another marathon right around the corner...
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