Today I did a mostly pavement run. That is the problem with training for two races at one time I have to do both pavement and trail. Ran a little trail to get there but then ran in the neighborhoods behind the dog park. If you are familiar there is a lot of up hill. I tried to run it as if the taskmaster aka Lori was there. I pushed myself but have to admit there were a few times I probably could have walked sections faster than I was running. I felt like I had one of those ball and chains attached around my ankle. I was going forward but definitely not at break neck speed. Lori would have been proud that I did keep going and am continuing to build my endurance. I received a post on my facebook that it is only 26 days until Bear Chase. I am excited yet nervous at the same time. It has been a long time since I raced a 1/2 marathon but I am anticipating a good day. I will keep posting. Two days in a row is a miracle for me. Matt The below picture is how I felt as I started going uphill.
