The Brew to Brew was a successful race. I took 2nd place in 5:33:45, which averaged out to be 7:40 per mile. The conditions were fairly tough. After 26 miles, the sideways snow and rolling hills started and really took their toll; but, I made it through the 43.5 mile trek. My parents made up my crew and did a great job. I even think I saw my Mom run with me for awhile to hand-off water bottles. What a great experience...I love this crazy stuff.
The Free State 40 takes place in 11 days in Lawrence, KS. It is all on trails at Clinton State Park. The 40 mile race should be great practice for running on trails in San Diego.
As the light begins to shine at the end of the tunnel, I am starting to wonder if I've trained enough. I have found that one of my biggest obstacles is self-doubt, in regards to my training, preparation, and recovery. I have also found this to be a great motivator. It helps me make my body a slave...
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
1 Cor. 9:24-27
