Things have been going really well with the training. When I run on the treadmill my pace is low 8 min/mile and outside runs usually 9:30ish pace (crazy hills in my neighborhood plus cold equals slower pace). Last week I survived my 8 mile long run and today I have a 9 mile long run planned. Very nervous because it is bitter cold!
I'm feeling like I should plan to drink a little water at some point during my run. I've read and spoken to lots of people suggesting that you drive around and leave water for yourself in the necessary random place. I think this is so weird and can't get comfortable with this idea. Lots of runners apparently do this. Huh? I don't get it, how do I know someone walking a dog didn't let the animal pee on it or tamper with it in some other way. I suppose I could just buy a belt with small water bottles that attach or a backpack water thing but those must be annoying to wear (and frankly when I see people wearing especially the backpack I think they are nuts). For right now, I am going to leave water in front of my own house and just do loops. Perhaps, I'll invest in some other water drinking equipment to run with but since I just purchased new sneakers and sports bras plus I still have to pay the registration for the marathon, I'm feeling like my inexpensive hobby is costing me too much money this month.
So planned babysitter had to cancel, could I possibly run 9 miles on the treadmill today? I may try...
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