The Last Training Run
Today’s distance: 3.1 miles
Today’s time: 0:29:08 (09:24/mile)
Net calories burned: 19,741 (+342)
Total miles run: 233.1 miles
The purpose of today’s run was to keep the legs as fresh as possible: I tried to maintain a steady pace, kept an extra eye on any extra-large cracks in the road, and tried to avoid over-exerting myself. It was, admittedly, a little nerve-wracking to think this would be my last run before the race. I took a few extra minutes to get ready, a few extra minutes prepping the Garmin, and an extra moment here or there to stretch; I couldn’t risk anything the slightest chance of anything happening.
I felt calm and oddly peaceful on today’s run and I think I’m as ready as I’ll ever be at this point. The next two days are all about rest and preparation: supply- and clothes-shopping, Expo-attending, carb-loading, water-drinking, and sleeping all the way to early Sunday morning.
