Training update

This weekend we had a blast running our 14 miles. We took it easy and kept a relaxed pace, but definitely enjoyed every minute of it. We laugh because it only ever feels like we run half the distance because the sun doesn't come up until we are at our half way mark.  We made it around 9 miles before the sun appeared and after that I feel like the road gets a bit longer at that point. I think I enjoy the running amnesia thing a little too much. We both agree we felt good enough that we could have gone further.  If you feel that way after 14 miles, that is success in my book.  I don't really want to talk about the fact that at mile 12 I started to feel some pain in my left foot. I don't want to give it too much attention because we are almost to our goal. I think it has to do with the fact that I run on the shoulder of the road that kind of rounds down.  After running for 2 hours like that day in and day out, I think my foot is telling me it wants to run on a more even surface. We are going to try to stay more on top of the road until we see cars coming so that it will help me on next weeks workouts.

We are debating how far we need to train up to. This next weekend we thought 16-20, but from things we have both heard and read, I'm not sure if we should go past the 16. I know a marathon is 26.2, but we do not want to do damage before we get to the starting line. We have enough mileage throughout the week that I believe we can make it through, but I am kinda mental. I like to know that I've entered into a race that I know I can run the entire distance. I'll keep you updated on what we decide.

In other news, I just devoured the most amazing salad for lunch. Yep, from Subway. You can make any sub into a chopped salad. This will be my new lunch from here in out. I'm stuffed!!!! Time to get back to work!!!

Q and A
What's the farthest you would be willing to train leading up to a full?

Have you ever had Subway's salads?!?!?
Yes!!! Buffalo Chopped Chicken!!!!!!