18 Miles?!?!?!

The runs are getting longer, and I've got the longest one yet coming up this Sunday -- 18 miles.  I just finished 9 today and felt pretty darn good.  My pace was fast without pushing hard, and I felt strong all the way through.  Seems weird to be going twice as far in only a few days, but I've put in the training so I should be ready.  I'll let you know how it goes.

In the meantime, the Spring race season is gearing up.  I accidentally (yes, this can happen) scheduled a race for just about every weekend in April...but those of you who know me well know that I'm grinning ear to ear at the prospect.  I did this in October and had a great month, with a race to look forward to every weekend.

Here's my April agenda:

• 4/9:  Bust-a-Move 5K at Russell Sage
• 4/16:  Dodge the Deer 5K -- which will be my friend Emily's first 5K race.  YAY EMILY!
• 4/23:  Lake George Half Marathon -- the "practice race" for my marathon, during which I'm going to fine-tune my pacing, fueling, and all the little race day details.
• 4/30:  Albany YMCA 5K -- the last race before the BIG DAY IN MAY!  This race is in Washington Park and is a BEAUTIFUL, scenic course.  Last year the tulips were in bloom!

I hope that you're keeping active too and looking forward to the upcoming warm weather...after tomorrow's (final?) dumping of snow, that is.