Running update

Today I completed my last long run before I begin to taper for my upcoming half marathon at the end of the month.

12 miles in full sun and 70 degrees was....interesting. It doesn't sound that warm until you factor in that all my other runs have been in temperatures 30 to 40 degrees cooler.

The last 4 miles were slow and a struggle to complete, but it is finished.

I am still struggling with how slow my pace is after taking so much time off around the holidays.

My goal will be to just run this next half with no walking and not get too down on myself about my slower time/pace. I keep reminding myself that just running 12 miles is true test of mental toughness and perseverance. 18 days until my 9th half marathon!