Running Blog: building excitment

9.2.09
Today was a 5 mile run around the lake. 69 degrees, sunny, no breeze, it was perfect. Starting out, I felt a little tight in my legs, but quickly worked them loose.

I am a little over a week away from my race and that is all I thought about during my run. I can't believe how excited I am getting. Next week, I won't run and I am already missing the runs and I haven't even gotten there yet. During my run, my focus was not on form, rather on what to take to the race and what songs I want to race to and how I need to get the video camera ready for Steve to tape my race( at least the start and finish). I need to go to Second Sole and get more Goo. I think a check list is in my future.

Saturday is a 5k and then I will run my last long run on Sunday (maybe Monday with it being a holiday) before my half. If my excitement continues to build, I won't be sleeping for several days before the race.