Weekend Fitness (1/15-16)

<p>No racing here.  I'm going out for a long run, though.  I'll try for something close to 20 miles.  Not sure if I'll make it that far, but I hope to at least get in the ballpark. </p>
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<p>It's friggin 18 degrees outside.  This might not be too pleasant...</p>

<p>Btw, I realize that 18 is a heat wave for some of you people in Minnesota and what-not.  But it's a little colder than I'm used to...</p>
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<p>Ugh. Wow, that was a struggle.  I didn't make it to 20 miles.  I managed 17.5, but it felt like much more than that.  I suppose there could be some reasons for that:  A) This was my first run over 12 miles since the Charlotte Marathon more than a month ago;  2) There was still a bit of snow underfoot which made for a slow go; and D) I'm still carrying the few extra pounds I put on over the holidays. </p>
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<p>At least it warmed up a bit.  It was 35 degrees by the time I got back home...</p>

<p>I don't think I was aware that Little Rock was hilly, but meh.  That's becoming par for the course for me lately.  I didn't know that Charlotte was hilly until I arrived in town and everyone was talking about it.  Well, at least I know in advance about Little Rock!  <span><img alt="cool.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"></span>  And if only the first 16 miles are hilly, then the last 10.2 should be a breeze!</p>

<p><strong>RFTL</strong>, I'm glad I read your blog post.  Now I have a better idea what I'm up against in Little Rock...</p>
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<p><strong>Tim</strong>, you had a great run yesterday.  If I'm complaining about the cold, I can't imagine how you southerners are dealing with it.</p>
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<p>And nice treadmill work by some of you other folks...</p>
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<p>I think I really might need a day off today.  I've logged a run on each of the last 11 days, and I think I could use a day off...</p>

<p>Well, despite my whining about being tired and sore from yesterday's run, I went for another run today anyway.  I did just under 4 miles.  I felt wiped out the whole time -- and I feel really wiped out now -- but I made it through.  I wonder if I'm coming down with something...</p>