Just last week, I was saying how I listen to my body.  Boy was I put to the test at the end of this week and it really sucked because race day was in less than a week.  Oh well, my health and well being is much more important than running (did I really just say that, blasphemy).  I’m not going to lie, I was a little worried about running period but especially worried since I knew I had the Rock and Roll (RnR) Raleigh half coming up. I mean just last year two people died during that very race and I think it was heart related. SCARY.

The days leading up to my heart scare:

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This week was all about getting back into the groove with running.  After running over 24 miles in the Palmetto 200 relay (blog coming soon), I was really looking forward to just easing back into things.

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I must say that this week was pretty bad ass.   I was in taper mode because of my big race at the end of the week.   Palmetto 200, I’m ready for you!!!   I always look forward to the day when I can just take it easy during the week, so you know I was happy to see that taper baby!!!  Easy peasy right…maybe.  You know, I’ve been running now for over two years and I’m still not at the point where it is easy.   I have my moments but as long as I give it my best, I’m good with the outcome, whether I’m feeling it or not.

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The first week of my fourth mesocycle really was one for the books.  I hit every thing that was on my training plan (yes, even the bike ride).  Don’t get me wrong, I had to switch a few things around during the week but I still was able to get it done.  It took me long enough to get on the ball.  Let’s see how the week played out…

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