Race Day Tomorrow!

The Shamrock Run is tomorrow! We just went and picked up our t-shirts, bib number, and timing chip at the Adidas campus. We also enjoyed 50% off at the Adidas store. I got myself a nice new running jacket for only $25! Chris got a new pair of shorts for even less. But the line we had to endure just to get these items made it almost not worth it.

I've been kind of nervous about this race ever since last Saturday. I ran 9 miles that day, and it was by far the most difficult run I've had. Remember what Saturday was like? 62 degrees, sunny, beautiful day. Well, I decided to run right around noon, and it was hot! I discovered I have a fear of heat stroke. I must have been dehydrated, because I got really hot really fast. The mind trip I was having was almost unbearable. I couldn't stop thinking about how the more I run, the hotter I'm going to get, and I might die! It was all I could do to jst keep putting one foot in front of the other. But by about 5 miles, I was starting to feel a bit better (probably beause I wa chugging my water), and I was able to finish the whole 9 miles. It was not my best time by any means, but I didn't care at all! I was so relieved to be done.

Ever since then I feel like I just can't run well. I've cut back my miles this week because of the shamrock run, so I've only been running 2 or 3 miles at a time. But it's a challenge to go even 3 miles. My calfs have been really stiff and sore, and I just feel like I don't have the energy. So I decided I have to eat very healthily and stretch lots until the race. Hope that helps.

I am more excited today, though. Picking up my shirt and reviewing the course map was fun. And now I have a schnazzy new jacket to wear!