Weekly Update (9/23/13 to 9/29/13) and it's That Time Again!

In two weeks I will be running Marathon #4! The doubts are starting to settle in but I keep telling myself that I have no big plans for this race so just RELAX! My legs have been feeling pretty good lately even after my long runs which include lots of miles at Marathon Goal Pace. It is now Taper Time, which means I need to slow things down and start focusing on this marathon. 

Monday: REST DAY

Tuesday: 7.52 Miles on the treadmill @7:58 pace. I have really been trying to get a good tempo run in on Tuesdays since it gets me motivated for the rest of the week. It has been helping my confidence level a whole lot!

Wednesday: REST DAY

Thursday:  9.34 Miles@10:02 pace. I ran with my other half and this was his long run for the week. We ran hills in the wind with a light drizzle and it was a great run! I am kind of enjoying these mid-distance runs at an easy pace. It feels good to go for an easy paced run every once in a while. Later on in the evening, I also went on a 4 mile walk with my friend just to talk. She is doing much better but still has a long road ahead of her.

Friday: REST DAY

Saturday:  REST DAY-We spent the day at the LA County Fair and we had a great time eating and eating and eating!

Sunday: 18.11 Miles @8:28 pace. This was a tough run for me and I was pretty burned out for the remainder of the day. My son had a tray of goodies waiting for me when I got home. I am not sure what the  "STOP DUI CHECKPOINT" sign is all about but he has been on "sign making" kick lately and is always waiting for me to get back with something interesting. I love to drink chocolate milk after a good run and it tasted especially good after this run! I would love to see it and the Finish Line of some of my races.

Total Miles: 35 Miles 

I am thinking about wrapping things up next week with a 10-13 mile long run and then keeping my runs easy until race day. Taper time is the hardest part for me because I feel like I need to be doing more. We will see how it goes!

What is your favorite post run drink?

CHOCOLATE MILK for me!

Three Things Thursday

1. I received the results back from my x-rays and I am relieved to say that I do not have a stress fracture. I am still puzzled as to what is causing this small area of pain so if it is still hanging around next week, then I will ask to be referred to an orthopedic specialist. I am will be doing nothing from now until Saturday with the hopes of running jogging the 10K.  If I am feeling any pain at all, I will sit it out. I will be sad but I will refrain from doing further damage in hopes of running the Long Beach Half Marathon!

 

Source

2. This weekend we are planning to visit the the LA County Fair. I have not been there in a few years and I get in free on Saturday with my college ID so I guess it's worth going. I am not a fan of all the fried food they have but I enjoy looking at it because it is so bizarre! Deep fried Dodger Dogs, Kool Aid, Oreos, frog legs or cereal do not seem very appetizing to me but people seem to love it for some reason.

3. I purchased our races photos from the Color Me Rad 5K and I love them.  They were the cheapest photos ever and I think all races should sell their photos for $1.99! Don't you?

Have you ever tried any of the crazy fried food at the fair?  
I have not and don't think I would. I might end up liking it!

What is the weirdest kind of food that you have ever seen or eaten? 
 It would have to be this deep fried food! I think they even have deep fried butter!
Do you buy your race photos? 
I don't think I ever have because they are so pricey but if I really loved them I think I would.  They always catch me at the worst moments so I haven't fallen in love with my race pics yet!