last run before the race!
My training plan actually had 3 runs in a row for the weekend - saturday, sunday, monday. And then not another run until the race. I was sluggish on my run on Sunday and decided moving Monday's run back a day wouldn't hurt. Tuesday morning, I made an attempt to adjust my hip, did some stretching and headed out for 4 miles around the regular loop. It really felt fantastic! My hamstring was a little sore starting up, but after the first few minutes it cleared up. It was about 62 degrees out, not super windy, not super humid, not raining. There were 2 or 3 vehicles turning into driveways that actually waited for me to pass. Was this for real? Ended up with an average heart rate of 165 BPM with a max of 185 BPM. A little high, but I just felt so good and was enjoying the pace I was going. Since I'm not running again until the race, it didn't seem like too much effort. I did a few side shuffles, hip swings, and some crunches when I got back.
Headed out to see Jeff Tuesday night for a pre-race massage. My left hip is definitely tight, but we made some headway on it and I think with regular stretching/foam rolling between now and the race, I'm excited.
Today was weigh-in day and I weighed in at 179.4 lbs! The only other weight under 180 that I've had this year was the week I had the flu. I'm very happy to have legitimately lost this weight and kept if off for the race...wonder if I can get rid of another 10 lbs before the marathon...
I'm really excited for this weekend. I'm excited to spend time with Alex, see my dad, and maybe actually run a 1/2 marathon uninjured. The weather for Sunday is currently forecasted to be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent. A week ago the high was mid 60s, and this morning the change of rain was 50%...if we can split the difference and keep the higher temps but lose the rain (and the accompanying humidity) I'd be okay with that.
Time for laundry and packing!!..wish me luck!
Headed out to see Jeff Tuesday night for a pre-race massage. My left hip is definitely tight, but we made some headway on it and I think with regular stretching/foam rolling between now and the race, I'm excited.
Today was weigh-in day and I weighed in at 179.4 lbs! The only other weight under 180 that I've had this year was the week I had the flu. I'm very happy to have legitimately lost this weight and kept if off for the race...wonder if I can get rid of another 10 lbs before the marathon...
I'm really excited for this weekend. I'm excited to spend time with Alex, see my dad, and maybe actually run a 1/2 marathon uninjured. The weather for Sunday is currently forecasted to be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent. A week ago the high was mid 60s, and this morning the change of rain was 50%...if we can split the difference and keep the higher temps but lose the rain (and the accompanying humidity) I'd be okay with that.
Time for laundry and packing!!..wish me luck!