Friday

19 laps, 2:3 minute run/walk ratio, 31:47 minutes

I had a good run today. I got out there kind of late, having not gotten up until 8:30 or so, and it was very pleasant, just warm enough to feel good on my back, but still cool enough to stay comfortable. The 2:3 minute ratio was easy to keep up with, and I had a good time. I hope this bodes well for the 26-miler on Sunday! I've decided to do the same route as I did on my last 26-miler, for the LA Marathon—I'll do eight miles around the house, then run to Meadowbrook Park for another ten miles, then finish with eight miles around the trail at the park. Mom will pick me up at the park when I'm done. And then—pizza!

I think one reason I've been so tired lately is that I've been having herpes outbreaks one after the other ever since I had surgery. I've upped my Vitamin C these past few days to 4000 mg a day, which should help. Aargh. If I can just get myself healthy again before the marathon, I think it will go well. It's been one thing after the other these past few months.