We have a half marathon coming up this next weekend. I had a great run on Sunday and felt confident for the next half marathon. Then, Sunday night, doing absolutely nothing, I got punched in the face with a cold. All week I have had a hard time breathing, and its almost impossible to breathe while running. For the whole week, my mileage has been a measly 6 miles, all of which have been a struggle. I am still planning on running the half this weekend, but maybe I shouldnt expect to meet my original time goal. Maybe just surviving and finishing will be enough.
Also, we have been enjoying lovely temperatures lately in the high 80s, with lows in the 50s. Well, this weekend, a cold front and winter storm are moving in. GREAT! Its going to be all of 35 degrees at race start with a high of 58 for the whole day! Terrific! Running with a cold IN the cold.
Oh, and have I mentioned, I own running tights.......but have never ran more than a mile in them! So I cant wear them for the race for fear of severe chaffing. Not pleasurable. I also havent worn my capri's for longer than 2 miles, so thats not an option either. And that doesnt even begin to approach the "what kind of underwear do you wear with tights!?!?" issue...guess it will be running shorts, long socks, and a long sleeve shirt. Wish us luck!
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