Hobbit Feet

Week 7 

Total Miles:  19.0

Long Run:  7 miles

This week I was pretty on target with all the training workouts despite the insane heat and humidity.  I hate to wish summer away, but I cannot wait until the cooler temps that fall will bring!  I just think it will make running so much easier!

So, this whole running thing has really made a huge impact on my feet.  My feet aren't pretty to begin with.  I was sadly blessed with what I would refer to as Hobbit feet.  It's never really bothered me though, I mean, they are feet.  How much time does one really spend looking at them?  However, running has taken them to Ugly Troll Feet status.  From calluses on my toes and heals to the blisters that have just popped up, they are now hideous.  I shouldn't even complain about them.  Tim has lost toenails because of running!  That has not happened to me yet!  Thank goodness! 

The long run was actually harder for me this week.  Honestly, if it wasn't for my running buddies (Leah, Jaime & Tim- you guys are awesome!)  I am not so sure I would have done it.  I just could not wait for it to be over with!  The last 2 miles felt like I was running in sand.  Mentally, I was thinking, "How in the flip am I going to be able to run more than this?!"  It was terrible.  I know it's hot outside, and that is making an impact, but it's just frustrating.  When I have a crappy run, I just question myself and let the fears seep in:  being last, being slow, looking like a wet rat (this is more of a reality than a fear), not finishing...  Tim tries to tell me to trust the training and not worry about all of those things.  I never said I wanted to run 13.1 miles as fast as I could!  I just want to finish it!

And after I accomplish that, I am getting a darn pedicure!