Last Long Run

As you can see, its been a while since our last long run. I should have done a better job blogging the past couple of weeks. Last week we attempted our last 11 mi long run, but it was COLD outside and Boy could not get in the groove, at mile 5 I got stomach issues in a big way, so we quit. We pulled a 4 miler on the treadmill at the gym on Monday (or was it Tuesday?) and we have had a couple more shorter runs in the hood. We went one night last week and ended up getting away from each other in the dark, I was worried about him, he was worried about me....luckily my knight in shining armor came driving up to save us :) We decided to have a 'go to' spot for when that happens again! Then we have been under heavy smoke advisory for the past couple of days because of the marshes on fire in Palm Bay. I am NOT running in thick smoke. So, here we are today...

Matt and I got up, went to the movies, picked up my car, went to the grocery store and then I ate...some leftover grains and sweet potato casserole. THEN me and Boy headed out around 4pm. The weather was PERFECT around 70 degrees, 85% humidity, winds were light - around 5mph. Boy started off saying his leg/foot was hurting. after inspection, around mi 2.5 I thought his shoes were laced too tight so I loosened up his tie and then he took off. That maniac!! I don't know what in the heck he ate/drank/etc to make him run harder, faster, farther than ever in our training runs, but it was phenomenal!! YAY BOY!!

We took one rather large break, around mi 4.5 to potty at home and get something to drink, but headed back out within 5 minutes (? I think). we ran together more today than usual and I completely tried to freeze frame every moment in my mind. I know that my patience have worn thin at times, but I have completely enjoyed this journey he shared with me. Watching the determination on his face is priceless. He said he isn't going to do any more long runs after this... he is DONE. I wonder if he will stick to that....the running bug is hard to fight ;)

We have a couple shorter runs before the race; if I don't blog about that then the next time I'll be on here is to give you our race report! So stay tuned!! :)