Week 18

Well, this is it, the final week of training before the marathon.  I feel like the last 18 weeks flew by.  The Alaska Mayor's Marathon is on Saturday! That's in just a few days! Eeks!  Okay, not eeks! I'm feeling really ready and excited.  On to the last week of training... This ought to be quick.

Monday - Rest day.

Tuesday - I went for my scheduled run - 2 miles.  I actually did 2.17 miles, a quick loop of my neighborhood in 25:38 for a pace of 11:48.  I had a headache, this run felt yucky.

Wednesday - I was scheduled to run 2 miles again this day, but I was feeling off and tired and achy.  I skipped the run and decided to use the foam roller and stick instead and do some deep stretching.  It was painful, but necessary.  I have a love/hate relationship with the foam roller and stick.  It hurts like hell, but it helps.

Thursday - Again, another short 2 miler on the schedule.  I did the same loop of the neighborhood that I did on Tuesday, 2.17 miles, in 22:37 for a pace of 10:25.  I actually was supposed to go for a slow, easy run.  At one point I looked down at my watch and my pace was around 8:15.  Oops!  So, I slowed WAY down.  Anyway, it felt good to get out and run, but I really hate short runs.  Seriously, not my thing, AT ALL.

Friday - Scheduled rest day.  And, I rested.  I actually went to get a massage after work.  It was nice and relaxing.  I told the massage therapist that I needed a gentle relaxing massage, nothing too intense so I wouldn't be sore.  It was lovely and worth every penny.

Saturday - Our last team run of the season followed by race prep.  5.02 miles in 58:35, pace 11:40.  I really didn't want to get up for this run.  But, after I felt so much better.  We finished up the season with race prep for Alaska, and now I'm even more excited.  Can.Not.Wait.

Sunday - Another scheduled rest day.

On tap for this week is a lot of hydration, a couple of short runs (2 miles each) on Tuesday and Wednesday and packing.  Then I  leave for Alaska first thing Thursday morning.  I'm also going to try to go for a short 2-3 mile run on Friday morning and then Saturday is race day!! SO EXCITED!!!

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