I had a good run this morning, I really found myself getting into the ‘zone’ without even trying. I was kind of running on air for the most part, and I think it marks a milestone that my body is getting close to being ready for Steamtown. I have a long, long mid-week run of 12 miles tomorrow, which based on the weather might be a little cooler to run in, as long as it doesn’t rain. Thats the important thing, no rain!

I really think that the stepback week helped me rest up and is helping me run better. I keep mentioning the two hard weeks ahead, however next week with me being out of town is going to be a struggle. I think I can get the mid-week miles in, I just question my ability to get a 20-miler in with coming home Friday night late, having to teach Saturday and Sunday, its going to be a struggle. If I can get at least 18 in, i’ll be happy, and maybe thats what I need to shoot for. I know I can get 14 miles in (from Saturday), so 18 seems more achievable than the full 20, but i guess we’ll see how it goes.

Not too much else going on, i’ll probably have to head up for new shoes (again) within the next two weeks as we prep for Steamtown. I want to make sure my shoes are fairly un-worn for the big race, so we’ll have to take it day by day to see the best time to get new ones.