Week 18 - Day 1 - 4 Miles

"In the marathon, I have this mentality: I say, "All right, I'm going to start and when I get to 26.2 I'm going to quit." I look at it like a car race. A race is 500 miles long, and it's not over until 500 miles, so no matter how you feel, you have to race 'til the end." - Michael Waltrip, race car driver (this quote is for you Dad)


Today will probably be my last pre-race run.  Realistically I won't get back out till race day.  I am hoping I might squeeze in another 3 miles but the pain in my heal is getting worse so I am afraid to push it. The run was sweet, simple, short and relaxing.  I have definitely crossed over into the "need to run to stay sane" category of athlete.  It has become a solace and I love the time to listen to a book and move my body.  The trail near Oaks Park where I have done the majority of my runs has become a second home to me.  I know every crevice, ever bit of fence, every tree and every gorgeous view of the river.  I have photographed most of it. It has become a place of peace.


I feel a sense of calm.  I know that I have put in the time and I have no doubts that I will finish.  


See you on the flip side...