In a Knot

Not too much to speak of in terms of mileage this week. I got in 2 runs for a bit over 11 miles. I did have 2 basketball games as well. I fly out to Atlanta tomorrow at the crack of dawn.

I've been having some issues lately with my left leg and this week it really flared up. I mentioned some numbness on a run a couple of weeks ago. I really didn't think much about it but then it began happening every day at any time. I started sitting on a softball at work to rub out the knot in my butt. I got several strange looks at work. I had to get someone to rub this thing out or I risk being the weirdo in the office.

I had a massage tonight. Somewhere in between muscle spasms I started to feel better. One hour of pushing on nerves did wonders. I think I'm going to try to make it back there once every 3 weeks. It was pretty awesome and I left knowing there was still work to do.

Temps for the race will start at 57 degrees and top out in the low 80's. When you throw in the pollen and humidity it becomes interesting. Last year Colorado had a cold spring and I trained in temps similar to what I've been training in up until this past week. My first race was the warmest weather I ran in up to that point. I started out strong but bonked. I think I can draw from that experience in ATL.

My plan is to start fast and reevaluate around mile 8. Realistically I would just like to break 4 hours but I still have 3:45 in my head. I'm going to shoot out for that and see where it takes me. I'm also looking forward to visiting with Dan and his family. I'm ready. Let's go!