It's official. I have made it to the taper part of my marathon training. Today's run was 18 miles on the trails. The hard, technical, rooty, hilly part of the trails. I am completely exhausted, but euphoric about how close I am to Grandma's marathon. 3 weeks!
We are going out to eat tonight to celebrate. I wonder what item on the menu is the greasiest because I think that's what I'm having!! Followed by a couple glasses of champagne when I get home! Ha!
I have to go back and add up all my mileage for this training cycle and then go back and look at what I had for last year's training cycle. Oh, how exciting for all my facebook friends!
Of course being that I am sadistic, I am already thinking ahead to what the next challenge will be. I would love to do a triathlon, but I just can't justify the amount of money all the gear/training/entry fees are for those.
So, I am thinking Palo Duro in October would be a great time to break into the ultra world with a 50k. My trail/work buddy is already signed up, so if I can talk the hubby into a weekend in the panhandle, that may be the next big race! Of course I will squeeze in as many halves and maybe even another full before then.
Hm mm...I was just saying I wouldn't be doing this again for awhile. I truly have it out for my sanity and the sanity of all of my loved ones!
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