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September 19, 2007
79 and 80
I can barely run 3 miles.
This week has been the toughest yet. Which I probably say ever week. But this week is. Definitely! It is a struggle to start, do it, keep going. I have lost that, "I can do it!" It's been replaced with "Who gives a shit"
On a positive note, I am fantastic at finishing! I have mastered coming to a skreatching halt as soon as my garmin clicks over to 3.00 miles. I have, like last night be known to run up and down the parking lot outside my building for .14 miles, just to minimize the walking distance after the appearance of magic number 3.00. Most of the residents are elderly, with short term memory, so each time I shuffle by it's new and exciting for them. I'm like a public service.
Monday, also known as run 79. Was physically tough. After 23.75 no surprise. I expected my legs to be sore and tired. They did not disappoint.
Last night, since I was going to the hockey game, I had to ditch speedwork. I was supposed to do a 2 mile warm up cool down, and 6 x 1 mile repeats.
I was thanking the sweet baby jesus, I opted for the hockey game. There is no way. No way what so ever that I could of done mile repeats. My 3 miles were pathetic. It wasn't just my legs. My cardio was crap. I felt like I was in the first week of a learn to run program.
Today, I have a massage at 4pm. I am salivating at the thought of lying down for one full hour and having my sore, tired and abused muscles attended to.
I haven't run yet today. I think I am going to have to leave work early and run. Lying down for an hour isn't going to motivate me to run.
At 100 runs, this madness ends. Only 19 more runs.
Posted by Ali at September 19, 2007 12:45 PM
Comments
it's incredible what you are doing! the count down begins, i'm rooting for you and hope the massage produces magic results.
Posted by: deene at September 19, 2007 2:20 PM
Oh, man. That stinks! But, from reading other people's blogs it seems that this is common for the taper. I think Bill said it makes his body feel possessed when he tapers. Just don't think about how frustrating this is right now. Think about how hard you've been training and why you're doing it. You'll do great!
Posted by: Andria at September 19, 2007 4:10 PM
Just think about how the finish in Chicago will feel!
I think that is an excellent thing to practise. I will be there with you, ready for a celebration in the hospitality tent.
So you have officially stated publicly that Ali-athon is ending at 100. I'll be there with you - but will Run 100 feel like Run 80?
My massage is tomorrow. Can't wait!!
Posted by: strickler at September 19, 2007 5:02 PM
Umm, are you sure you're stopping at 100?
Posted by: Tea at September 19, 2007 7:56 PM
Oh oh a massage, yeah, my favorite word! Enjoy.
Posted by: Amanda at September 19, 2007 8:02 PM
Yes Tea, I swear on day 101 there will be no running!
Posted by: Ali at September 19, 2007 8:56 PM
That's 100 canadian. Isn't that 80 US? I think your done. Or is it the other way around and you need to go to something like 115?
I think having a good run in Chicago is more important than the 100. Choose wisely.
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Posted by: Pat at September 20, 2007 12:34 AM
"Most of the residents are elderly, with short term memory, so each time I shuffle by it's new and exciting for them. I'm like a public service."
You owe me a new computer screen - my current one is now covered in coffee :)
Posted by: elkerette at September 20, 2007 10:13 AM
Girl, I am counting the days FOR you..good Lord I will be kind of glad when you're done with this streaking thing!!
You need a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JustJunebug at September 20, 2007 11:58 AM
I was about to think you'd change your blog title to "Just One More Month"
Posted by: Susan at September 21, 2007 9:03 AM