Countdown = 68 days
The 11 miles was just plain ridiculous, LOL.
I ran south on US-127 through Fairfield, Mount Healthy, and North College Hill. The more south I went, the more interesting the run became. :laugh:
Went I got to my 5.5 mile marker and then turned around to head back to where I started, I felt really good! Then about a mile or so into the path on the way back, I felt my back tighten up a bit which is a new pain to me. I assume it's partly due to the indoor soccer that I played over the weekend (double-header) on Friday night.
Today is a modified REST day with tomorrow calling for 4 miles. This weekend on Saturday, I will be running the 12 miles with my older brother whom has completed 4 marathons in this lifetime (3 in the last 3 years). This will be a lot of fun for me because he is in very good shape, I've always looked up to him, and the last time we ran together was a 5 mile loop about 10 years ago that I smoked him in, HAHA. Obviously these are different times and different circumstances, so no one will be running this one like a race this time.
We will most likely do this run on the west side since it's a middle point to where we live. The run will be equally as ridiculous.... We will be starting at my parent's house which is a block away from the intersection of Harrison Ave. & Race Rd.; We will run from there, down Glenway, into Price Hill, veer off on Warsaw, and hit our halfway point (turn-around) at the intersection of Warsaw & Fairbanks. From there we head back to the parents house for a run measured at 12.08 miles........... DUMB! :help: :laugh: :dang:
I honestly believe that pending the outcome of this run, ie injury, energy, etc... I believe I can finish a marathon. I've read a lot of articles and upon finishing runs in the 12-15 mile range, pending how you feel, you should be ok with completeing a full marathon. But of course, refering back to my secondary goal, I would love to finish a marathon without having to stop to walk. Wish this guy luck Saturday and hope for perfect weather.
Happy hump day!