Running

Ok I have been up since 6am and am waiting for the dark to get lighter so I can do my long run this morning. I hate to run outside by myself when it is dark, and I suspect its not very warm out there by the look of frost on my car.

Mr. P, my trainor has suggested that today's longer run (10miles) that I should increase my speed. I felt like it was all I could do last week to keep to an 8:40min/mile last weekend so I am not sure if I will be able to 8:15-8:30 range. I also only have one GU packet left which sucks but had no time to get another supply.

Last weekend I saw deer on my run, and am hoping that they decide to sleep in today Ha Ha. I am not a huge fan of any wild animal jumping out at you when you least expect it. I suspose it is much better than dog owners who allow their dog off leash to chase the runner. I sometimes wonder what is with people, and have been tempted to carry a can of mace with me. Unfortunately with my inability or rather dislike of reading/following directions on packages with small print, I would likely spray mace into my own eyes! That would be bad

There is something about running-if you can get past the first few miles, that makes it seem you can go on forever. I think the professionals like to call it the Runner's High. I am hoping the same is true with 70.3 miles- so if it is true I will coin the term a Tri-High!