Time to move on, time to get going…
Sooo.... about that race today. Yikes. I woke up this morning and I just did not feel excited, nervous, anxious, all of the things I usually feel before a race that get me pumped up. I slept on the way to the race and didn't even play my good luck songs. I was just 'off'. It showed during the 5k today. I just didn't have the urge to dig deep, or push myself to move it. I ran an 18:20 time. 30 seconds SLOWER than last months' race. Oh well, it just wasn't my day. I also ran 80 miles this week, so I think I was tired. But, I have to move forward and focus on AFC. Like my BF Ter reminded me, lucky I was feeling 'off' today and not next Sunday when it really matters! (Well, I am hoping I am not 'off' next Sunday too) Now I get to taper for AFC. I will still run 64 miles this week, but the drop in mileage will hopefully freshen those legs up!
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August 11th, 2010 - 18:22
18:20 during an 80 mile week and you felt “off”? I’d say you did pretty good! What’s your best 5k???
Just found your site and am digging the video/picture updates! I’m jealous of your 20 miler at altitude, that looks like a beautiful area…
August 11th, 2010 - 18:40
Hey Fitz! Thanks, I am excited to read your blog as well, just put it in my google reader!
My 5k pr is 17:50 from last month. 
August 13th, 2010 - 07:46
Should have wore your bunhuggers:-) Whats your goal time for AFC?
August 13th, 2010 - 07:56
lol, seriously! My goal is to break 1:20… yikes.
August 13th, 2010 - 17:13
I was thinking you should be shooting for 1:10. 1:20, your going to smoke that, no problem!!!