
My training schedule this week was amended to give my ankle some extra rest: subbed out one run for 1hr 45 mins of Spinning, and subbed out another for 1hr on the ARC trainer. I did my last long run yesterday (Sunday) and it was a very tolerable 8 miles. The nerves started kicking in once I realized that it would be the longest run I’d do until the race. I know that I’ll be able to complete 13.1 miles but I want to do it to the BEST of my ability. I am trying to balance out the desire to run like the wind with the reality that I have an injury that requires me to be wise about my pace. I know that this upcoming week will be a taper week for my body but that I’ll ramp up the intensity of training my “mental muscle”. I plan on taking time to make a motivating playlist and surround myself with positive thoughts/quotes/images.