So August was my last post and I felt like hell that day. I mean I was really beat up and not having a good running experience. All that has changed...I AM BACK....AND SO IS MY "EDGE" (see archives April 2006, "Getting back my edge"). Sure it has been hard to stay focused but the runs have felt great. Sure I have been beat up, but the recovery has been strong. And sure I question my ability but my focus and goal keeps me on track.
Last Sunday I ran 16 and finished the last 4 or 5 miles with an excruciating pain in my left big toe. The doctor said it was a problem with pressure on the nerve. If I take care of it, it should not be a factor in Chicago. Even if it does pop up....I need to block it out. I can't control it. As for other things I can't control on race day, let's list them:
--The weather
--The crowd
--The course
What I can control, however, is my focus...for the next 10 days. Let's remember the hard track workouts in 100 degree heat...the early Sunday mornings when I could have stayed at home (in bed)...and the Friday evening hill work outs when everyone else was at Happy Hour.
This race is mine...I own it...I will run this course with precision and with PATIENCE. Come mile 22, watch out! The race will just be staring!
PATIENCE, FOCUS, REST, NUTRITION...my MO for the next 10 days!
