After looking at my training calendar, I realized that being in week 11 of my training program puts me 5 weeks out from race day. Oh boy! The anxiety is building up! I am still very much excited though. I guess entering into unknown territory with this challenge is giving me new energy and focus. I’m not so intimidated of the distance anymore. Let’s go!

Well, here’s a review of last weeks training. The program had me reduce my mileage after topping out with my longest run of the program so far. My long run was only 10 miles instead of the 18 miles the week before. I appreciated the drop in mileage. The rest was needed for sure. My hips and lower legs were beginning to bother me.

I have been doing my long runs at Cherokee Park throughout my training but Sunday I decided on a change of scenery. It’s been over a year since I’ve ran at Iroquois Park. I was highly impressed with the work they have done here. The roads are all newly paved with asphalt which is softer than running on concrete. There are new structures and play areas and the amphitheater looks awesome now. Even though it is further out from where I live,maybe , I’ll continue to do my long runs there instead.

I’m on to week 12!

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Iroquois Park Overlook