The 7th week stretch...

We are now in the 7th week stretch until race day, can't believe it's coming up so fast already.  7 weeks certainly doesn't seem like enough time to accomplish all that I would want to accomplish before race day, but it does mean that each workout needs to count.

Since my knee and ITband have been such an issue since last week, I cut my workout short on Sat. and took Sun and Mon off from running.  Lots of Advil, foam rolling, massaging, icing, anything to get rid of this nagging pain.  Monday I ended up riding my bike on the trainer but OUTSIDE!  Yep, hope the neighbors didn't notice or hear the spinning of my tires...they would have caught an eye full if they had.  Since the biking didn't bother my knee, I cycled for an hour.

Today was an 8 mile run with 4 x 1 mile repeats with 4 min. recovery on the ATT.  With pepper spray in hand, I managed a 2 mile warm up at an 8:30 pace then began the mile intervals.  First mile done at 7:04, then 7:34, 7:24, and 7:40.  Ended with a 2 mile cool down and a near breakdown.  Since I had forgotten to pack a water this morning (coupled with the fact that I had taken Advil), I figured I'd be fine for just 8 miles, it didn't feel that hot out anyway.  Unfortunately, I was wrong and with 3/4 of a mile to go, my body began to shut down.  Burning, pain, chills, goosebumps, cramps, urine a shade of brown, it was the first time I thought I might not actually make it back to the car.  Huge lesson learned this morning, PACK water or just skip the run.  Thankfully, the Mc Donald's down the road was willing to give me 4 cups of water and an orange juice and by the time I got to the pool to shower, I was feeling better.  Not going through that again.

Wednesday is an 9 mile run with 6 x 100's.  Forecast is calling for rain, so debating between the hilly trail or the club treadmill.  As long as I don't have to dodge lightning bolts, I think I'll pick the trail.  Active Edge after the run.

Friday is going to be long run day.  20 mile run with my husband biking beside me!!  Ya hoo!  He gets to carry my water so I can practice faster running/drinking/GU stops, etc.  It'll be a long, but great morning. 

I've got two new pairs of shoes to try out sometime next week.  Nike Air Pegasus +28 and the Brooks Launch.  Hoping to find a new shoe to love. :)