I set out this morning to run a 25 mile training run to be more mentally prepared for the 50 miler next week feeling pretty good. Armed with my new asthma inhaler, I felt great! I could breathe. The first loop was great, 12.5 miles and I was ready to go back for the second loop. I set out for the second loop to discover that my body was rebelling! I guess the fact that my running had been comprimised during the past 3 weeks due to contractors and holidays and then coming down with a virus, had affected me more than I realized. I ran/walked (mostly walked) another 3 miles and decided it was probably not in my best interest to keep going. My doctor said that I probably had a virus and it could come back. She even gave me a prescription for an anti-botic just in case. Anyway, I decided that I would best be suited if I allowed my body to recover and get ready for next week. Frank and I have been contemplating doing the 50K instead of the 50 miler. I am waffling back and forth but if I keep my goal in mind, which is Umstead, I would probably best be served to back it down to the 50K. The longest run we've done was the trail marathon in October and it probably makes more sense to build our mileage gradually. The MTC group also has a couple of 25 mile training runs planned at Uwharrie on the 22 and 29 of December. Uwharrie is similar to Round Valley and would be a good training run. Jan 5 is the next 50K that we're planning on doing so I guess our training would be best served by getting a good training base and increase from then. We have until next Friday to make our final decision but it looks like sometimes, you have to follow your head and not your heart. We'll see. I haven't made a final decision and will continue to explore all options! I like those courses when you can decide on the fly!
Stay tuned!
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