I've been a very bad girl. I haven't run since last Tuesday. That's almost a full week. And I skipped out on my long run this weekend. I feel terrible, but it's so HOT here! I missed my group run on Saturday morning because Friday night was Hubby's birthday and we stayed up waaaayyyy too late. I could have easily gotten up Sunday morning to tackle the 11 miles by myself, but I just didn't. I had planned to atleast try for half of them Sunday night, but between the heat and my stomach acting up again, I didn't. I think my body really needed a little time off - I slept almost half of the weekend away. I'm really hoping this doesn't hurt me for my 19 miler this coming weekend. I'm hoping I'll just be well rested and ready to take it on.
In other news, my group was selected in the lottery for the Houston Marathon in January. I want to be excited about this, but I still think the lottery was a dumb idea (especially since I haven't heard of anyone who didn't get in yet). I definately paid a lot more for this half marathon than I have in the past which I also think is a little ridiculous. But, it is a race in my beloved town and I really don't want to miss it. So, here's to Houston Half #3 on January 30, 2011!
Lottery races are a pain... I don't know why I continue to sign up for them! It takes SO LONG to find out if you are in or not.
ReplyDeleteI hope you back into running soon. The heat can be a huge pain in the tush!
ReplyDeleteI understand your pain with the heat...it finally broke here! Hope you get a break soon too!
ReplyDeleteSometimes your body just needs to rest. I think you should be fine, just take it easy on the 19 miler. You will go into it with fresh legs - so it could be even better than you think. Good luck!!
ReplyDeletesometimes ur legs need a rest. hopefully after a week rest, ur legs will be nice and fresh and ready to rock and roll!!!
ReplyDeletegood luck!
I'm ready for fall running weather myself, not much longer I hope!
ReplyDeleteHope the heat starts cooperating for you soon. I've lost two battles with the heat so far in training, and am sticking with the early AM routine until something gives.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I understand they were expecting about 30,000 people to sign up. What the actual number was, I have no idea.
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