Long runs!

I took some time off of work for Labor Day to get some work done around the house. It was a nice break but went by way too fast! I ended up doing a trial marathon run that was 18 miles. I surprised myself and woke up at 5:00 AM to go run! I did everything I am planning on doing for my actual marathon so I will be fully prepared. Here are a few tips I have.

1. Lay out everything the night before. 

2. Eat the same way the days leading up to your run the same way you will be eating for your marathon. (my big meal the day before was alfredo)

3. Get up the same time you will be getting up for your race. (I'm planning on getting up around 5:00 AM on race day)

4. Wear the same clothes you will be wearing on race day. 

5. Go to bed the same time the night before. 

The day before I ran my long run I found a fortune cookie on my counter top. When I opened the fortune it had the perfect note inside! 

My gear! 

My snacks. 

I am sure you get the point by now. Basically do everything exactly the same as you would on race day.

So I finally was able mark something off of my bucket list for the summer. I went to the drive-in for the first time! It was a perfect summer night and the experience was awesome! I only have one more item to check off my bucket list for this year and that is running a full marathon. I am so excited and I cannot wait to accomplish this! 

I hope you all have a great week! 

Until next time, 

Janelle