Today is a rainy day. Forecast of rain until 10 tomorrow morning. If the forecast pans out most of my run should be in the rain, making it my longest run in the rain.
I still need to get used to the distance of 15 miles, both physically and mentally. It's not a distance I can just hop out of the bed and set out on. I think I can do a six miler more or less without much thinking. I also don't need to eat before or carry any drinks for that distance. For the fifteen, on the other hand, there is a bit of physical and mental preparation involved. I need to kind of soft print on my mind the pace/intensity for the run, and the extra cautions to run the hills without spending much energy. Without that roadmap with effort limits and my perceived exertion on it for some of the segments, I feel that I may lose my bearing and lead myself into a run that is unsustainable for the distance. I also need to eat my oatmeal about an hour before the planned start time, start hydrating perhaps even before. I will want to make sure I am well hydrated, but well in time to hit the bathroom once to pass out any excess fluids as I don't like to take that break during the run. I also need to prepare drinks to carry for the run to stay hydrated. To complete the picture, I will also be taking an energy pack for refueling myself on the course.
I'll be spending the time toninght tending to the foot and getting mentally tuned for the run.
Have a good weekend.
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