Went for my last long run before SD next week. I could tell it wasn't a typical weekend for running in LA just based on the cast of characters who were in Griffith Park this morning. The first group I saw were some of the elite runners in town for the LA marathon. For those that don't know LA is being run on Memorial day this year...yeah I know it is stupid to run a marathon on a Monday (besides Boston that is) and they already changed it back for next year. For me this was a very cool experience. Seeing some of the best athletes in your sport running on your weekly route...awesome!! I only wish I could have seen them actually running (most of them were just getting loose), and of course I had to pick my pace up around them just to show them that I too am a runner and not just a jogger!!

As I mentioned earlier in the week I think that I was tapering a little too much the last two weeks. I managed to squeeze a few more miles in this week, and feel much better. I was surprised at how quickly my body went from being a peak fitness to feeling kind of sluggish when I dropped the mileage too much. Oh well, I have learned from that (always something new to learn), and will be more careful in the future. I actually planned out my next two cycles and I got really excited. I put Pfitz's 18/105 plan on my calendar and really can't wait to give it a shot. Don't know if I can keep it up, but it will be a fun experience.



I have been having some pain in my Achilles. I don't think it is tendonitis yet, but it is a little sore. I have been icing it more and that helps a ton. I am not worried about it during the race. All it needs is a little warm up and stretch and it is fine. I might try some Kinesio tape just for insurance, but I don't think it is necessary.



Good luck to everyone running LA tomorrow, and to everyone who raced today hope you had an amazing experience!!