8 miles is a long way for a mid-week run. but this week (and the week 2 weeks ago, and the week after next) are the man-makers. its the punishment of the miles. these weeks are the peak of The Plan. i need to buckle down and run hard and do my best. i won't get another chance. as hard as this seems to do, this is the peak, i need to keep this in mind. get through this 5 week period of high mileage, and start thinking about the end game.
temp was in the mid 60s, with a good breeze. this was a really good combination for running. when the breeze died down and i was stuck out in the open (no shade) it did feel like it was getting pretty hot, but it was a manageable set of conditions and i ran with a pretty good pace. i made the decision, based on temp, to run the 8 miles without carrying water. I did run through the public library lobby to use the bathroom, and did have a drink from the fountain while i was there. but i could have finished this without water, so it was a good enough choice.
2 bruised purple toenails, 1 black toe tip, 1 zombie toenail almost completely off. right heel/arch pain maybe a 3 or 4 out of 10 during the day, and probably 2-3 out of 10 while running. just keeping the machine serviceable. then taper comes, and i will sharpen myself to be the tip of the spear.
5 weeks and 3 days to go.
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