Top of the Key

Rest day is here, and I needed it.  Need to soak it up over the next few hours, and then I need to start and think about the next few days.  Jess is leaving for the Cape tomorrow, had planned to run the Cape Cod Marathon, but a foot injury has knocked her out of racing.  But she is still going to the race, and signed up for support.  Something we all could do a little more of, give back to the races.

I’ve received some great advice and help lately that have begun to shape my race plan.  Taking it all in, digesting it, and then putting my own twist is what I plan to do.  Race day is fast approaching, less than 5 weeks left.

I rearranged my music selection to the right side, moved it up so you can get an idea what’s keeping me moving these days.  Alot of hard rocking fast tunes by the Dropkick Murphy’s, Linkin Park and Simple Plan to name a few.  My iPod hasn’t been used much lately, but every now and then I need a pick me up.  You know?  I’ve heard that a good 8-10 weeks out from the race is ideal for diving into the mental game, 110%.  Any longer, you might burn out and drive your motivation into the ground.  I might have stretched that a bit this go around.  I’ve found a renewed drive over the past 24 hours, starting with my bike last night on the PowerCranks.  Not sure how or when it happened, but it’s back.