Most ultra training plans I reviewed suggested to have 2 long runs on the weekends. As you all know, I am very big on planning and keeping the plan realistic. Considering my schedule and the time I already spend away from my family with all my activities, I didn't want to spend time on Sunday running. So, I switched my Sunday long runs to Friday. So my 2 rest days are Sunday and Thursday. Sunday helps me recover from my long runs and Thursdays help me get ready for my long runs. I was extremely sore from my runs earlier this week and wasn't yet 100% recovered yet, so today I decided to do my miles on this trail I ran a few weeks back with
Wear Blue:Run to Remember. I purposely had my phone fully charged so I could take pictures on the run. I was so glad I did because the views and the scenery was just amazing.
Tomorrow the number is 18. Yep, 18 miles. My awesome running partner and I decided to change things up and run in Tacoma tomorrow. Of course, we will be wearing blue to remember the service and sacrifice of the American military. I must go an prepare for that run. Preparation is just as important as the run itself. Proper preparation = successful run.
I will leave you, however, with the pictures I took from my run today. The rain here in Washington may be a drag at times, but seeing it's beauty can really change your perspective. This truly is a beautiful place and running has helped me see that beauty. So, that my friends, is the the beauty of running.
Enjoy the pictures...
