Confidence

Back in the explorer mode today as I continue to look for new places to run or at least new routes. It struck as I was running today that I really had no idea how far I was going to run and I really didn't care. Whether the run was 8 miles or 16 I knew I wasn't in any danger of not making it. Simply put all this training has given me the confidence I need to run solid race.

Today's run was truly fun for me as I've had alot on my mind, children and work will do that, and it allowed me to clear my head a little. That's one of the hidden benefits of running and also one of the dangers. Sometimes you get in such a zone that you start to lose yourself in the run only to be awakened by a very alert driver honking their horn when you run into traffic. Yes this has happened to me in the past which is why I do my best to avoid major streets.

The weather is also getting great for running, nice and cool. While I'm sure we'll get one or two more 90 degree days, Chicago weather you gotta love it, fall is approaching.

Well that's about all for today - have a great start to your weekend- after all tomorrow is Friday.

Setting a personal best

Although I have never been overly concerned with speed and what time I run the race in - I would like to set a personal best in New York. So far I'm pleased with what my average pace has been. The big concern as I head for the home stretch is to avoid any major injury over the next few weeks.

Basically I am race ready and have just one more long run (15+ miles) left to do. After that each week leading up to race day is nice easy runs and nothing longer than 10 miles. I will not run at all the week of the race and let my body heal up.

Thanks to all my tools I will have enough information prior to race day to plan my insulin delivery rates.

So for now I'm just enjoying myself and trying not to get over anxious.

Always interesting to try new places

You know you've been training awhile when you start looking for new places to run - as much as I like certain trails or routes it can get boring running in the same areas all the time - so today I headed to a totally different area for a nice change of pace and scenery

With just six weeks to go I'm just about ready - bought my race day shoes already and will break them in gently over the next six weeks - besides one more nice long run all that's left is staying in shape and carb load

Hope everyone has a great week