I got out ahead of the rain for my long run this morning.
Minimum: 18 miles
Goal: 20 miles
Stretch Goal: 22 miles
The plan was to do 15, circle back to the house, reload fuel, and change shoes (still breaking in the moody Mizuno’s). Other than the fact that it was windy and I was tortoise slow, the run went well…until I decided to sneak in more than 15 before getting back to Casa del Marcia.
At 14 miles, acute pain in the bunular area, meaning the place on my foot (not the buns one sits on) I’d have a bunion…if I had one…which I don’t…as far as I know. To be safe I played my running diva card and called Modern Caveman to drive some alternate shoes out to me, which he did. If you haven’t done this, make sure you try it because it really makes you feel hardcore and important.
After a shoe change at 14, I slogged home in my Nike LunarGlides, which performed beautifully I might add, for an almost, but not quite, stretch goal of 21 miles.
In my dreams I’m kicking off the taper with a large exhale and a happy dance but the reality is since I lolled around in the pool for 4 weeks smack dab in the middle of this training cycle, I will carry on for one more week. Remind me why I do this again?
um. you do this because you love it? 🙂
And because you can do it!
That's a great feeling.
The feeling of satisfaction? Fait accompli? Or is it so you can do a happy dance?
What a rockin' way to start Spring Break and Taper! Way to go, Mama!
Because of the feeling when you are done. And you look and think, holy mackerel I just ran 21 miles. And because of Boston.
nice work!!!!
21 miles!!! AWESOME!!
Remind me, too, cuz I had one of the most miserable 21 miles to date. UGH. Nice job getting that done, girlie, doesn't it feel good to knock that thing off? I'm not doing a 3-week taper either due to excess time off in the middle of training, but I am done with the long run. 15 next weekend then maybe 13 if I do this 1/2 race (slowly!!!) the following. Can't believe it's 21 days and 1 hour, according to your little countdown…eeks (what wave are you in??). Do you think your caveman can bring me new shoes or better yet, roller skates, at mile 14 in Boston?? Hugs!!
Uh…not sure why I'm doing this either…but it's happening. Sounds like you have all the support you need with Caveman, you lucky girl! I'm not tapering until after next week, I do wish that wasn't the case though!
Nice run 🙂
You're doing it cause you can, and cause you're good at it!
Love the shoe switch mid run. Enjoy spring break.
Hi Marcia,
Nice work on your long run!! Oh my goodness do you wear alot of shoes:) Nice of your hubby to help you out!
You are doing this because you can! You were strong and fast enough to qualify for Boston!You will have all of the memories and glory of finishing this race with all of the other runners who are in your elite running leaque:) So many of us will only get to dream about running Boston!! You are living the dream:)
Yay for running divas!
I'm having a horrible time with shoes lately. My new pair of Nikes hurt me in the middle of the toes strikey bar thing (I'm a tech girl, what can I say!). The only thing that makes the pain completely go away is running barefoot on my treadmill… So anyway, I feel your pain!
You do this because it is worth it and it makes you feel great! 🙂
I am happy the new shoes made you feel better!
You do it because you can! Love how your husband brought you the shoes!
because your a bad ass thats why!!! You look awesome in your salt crusted face and bondi band…way to rock 21 miles..I totally have to get to the point where I can run far enough for someone to drive me a pair of shoes that's awesome!
You do it to for all the aforementioned reasons, and because you inspire! That, too is a gift worth celebrating!
Getting that last long one in the bank is the BEST feeling! Great job…now the taper. Woohoo!
jeez louizzeee!! way to go!! and lol "it makes you feel hardcore and important" 🙂
Whoo hoo! Great job on the run!
I cannot not do a taper that is longer than one week – call me crazy but my legs and head can't take it! Hahaha! Home stretch baby!!!
Nice job on the long run, and so nice of your hubby to run the shoes out to you. I think that makes you an elite!
You run because you have to do something with all those shoes and bondi bands and running skirts! Oh yeah, and because nothing else gives you the same sense of accomplishment when you're done. Great job on your 21 miles! Have a great week.
Nice run!!! I love the "running diva card" – I'll remember that one! Have a great break.
You run because…You know you want to 🙂 …glad you had your personnal chauffeur available…21 miles…wow!!!!
You do it because you love it. You would not miss the fun and excitement for the world. Take care.
You are cracking me up with the shoe change diva. That right there is funny!
Congrats on the mileage. You inspire me!
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Way to go on the 21 miler!!! Nice that you have your own shoe assistant. Where do I get one?
"Remind me why I do this again?" How many times have I said the same thing! And yet, we keep coming back. This is a tough time in the training cycle anyway, and you've certainly not had it easy. But April 19 you will know it was all worth it!
You are too cute! I love the diva card. Lots of my friends are covered in salt when they are done running, I think my salt flakes as I go 🙂