Long Run - 14 Miler

Marissa and I were the only ones braving the run today. The group has dwindled down to only a handful, but still enjoying the running group. With only two weeks away from the Marathon, the mileage was pulled back to fourteen miles. Todd was with us the entire time; he was riding alongside us throughout the two hour run.

I struggled the past two weeks with my left hip giving me some issues. Earlier in the year, I had the same challenges with it causing me to do my runs in the pool. The last thing I want to happen is an injury so close to the big day, therefore, I headed back to the pool on Thursday for an hour in the deep end.

I was worried on how my hip was going to feel today, but things went well. I imagined we averaged around an 8:40 pace on the trail. I am ready to keep the distance at a minimal for the next two weeks.

Mentally, I am ready for the 26.2; now I have to be ready physically.