One down, One to go...

Yesterday was tough, I will not lie. BUT, it is done and I am grateful. 16 miles of HILLS - the course veteran's say is tougher than the actual marathon - I hope they are right. It was NOT a stellar performance. I had a rough week psychologically, and I was sore from the half - still... I felt OK. I ran steady - went back to faithful Galloway - and was able to finish pretty strong. It took me a while though - 3:29 and a full 10 minutes longer than the last time. As expected says my coach. This week he's amended my training in prep for Saturday's 20 miler:

Today - OFF
Monday - swim or light cross-train
Tuesday - SPIN - Yeah!!
Wednesday - 5 easy miles
Thursday - easy cross train - elliptical?
Friday - OFF

Sounds pretty delightful and something that I will stick with for the week. I should be set for Saturday. PLUS - I bought some new stuff which should be in the mail by my Wednesday run so I can try them out - Race Ready shorts (the ones with the cool storage pockets in the butt) and a shirt and a hat that says 26.2. You know how good you feel when you are wearing cool clothes... my run will be awesome! (notice the positive talk).

AND - as for the weight? I haven't a clue. I STILL haven't gotten on the scale (what is wrong with me!) However, my marathon friend Sara, confided to me yesterday that she's gained 7 lbs just since New Years! How could I think that I would be any different? Though, according to my pants, I think I am at least maintaining...