Marathon training long run yesterday was 11.7 miles at 11:07/mile. A much accelerated pace compared to last weeks 9 miles at 11:23/mile. Having Matty along to help push, talk and compare w/ really helped. I was worried at one point to train w/ Matty. He seemed pretty insistant on being my "coach" and since some who have trained w/ him have ended up having issues either w/ being beat-up from the training or w/ his personality I was concerned. I really like Matty and did not want to lose him as a friend or for there to be some hidden issues in our friendship as I feel others have ended up having. So far though it has been wonderful having his support and advice. He helped me maitain pace but not overly push yesterday and really made me feel like I am on track for where I should be at this point.
I don't feel to beat-up after going the longest distance I have been since the 1/2 marathon in November, so that is good. I will have to work more on diet in the coming weeks to maintain strength but to lose approximately 15-20 pounds by the race. Losing to 180-190 will be quite a challenge in itself as I haven't been that small since I was in college! BUT I know the LORD is on my side as the run is more than just an accomplishment for me it is a way to minister to a family I love so much-the Goodsons! Rest today and then pick it back up tomorrow!
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