Sunday Shuffle

Well, I can say that I am happy to be done, but that was not fun. I just finished my last long run before the marathon, 22 miles. It took me longer than I expected and that is disappointing. I ran about 10 minute miles. ugh! It makes me question my ability to run the Boston in a time that I can be proud of. I know I will be happy to finish the marathon, but I will wonder why I didn't run just a little more and train just a little harder.

Anyway, we woke up to rain this morning and I knew what I was in for. The run reminded me of a Juneau run, it was raining the entire time with temperatures in the mid-30's and overcast skies. I started off slow and just got slower. I was literally shuffling along many miles and if I wasn't three weeks away from the Boston, I'd have turned around and headed home. I completed my 22 miles on dirt roads with some hills and mud. I got home and rewarded myself with a nice long bath and a yummy chocolate milk recovery drink. Now, I'm feeling great and as always, happy to be done with that run!