10/08/2005

Workout: long run 20mi.

This was the last big run on the schedule before the tapering begins for the three weeks leading up to the big day. Luckily it was still raining, though when I headed out around 3pm or so, not nearly as hard as it had been earlier in the day.

Since it was later--and raining--I knew the trail wouldn't be very crowded so I went the MVT-North route, from Old Town through Rosslyn, taking the turn near the top of the hill on Lee Highway. I'll probably do another shorter run out in this area some weekend, since it looks like the MCM course map has miles 2-4 running up that same general area.

Despite the rain, I didn't get so completely drenched that the conditions were bothersome. Still, the thought of the big day in the rain will likley lead to me doing some research on how best to acclimate for such weather.

As an aside, today marks the beginning of Sober in October, with three weeks on the wagon.