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I'm about 10 weeks out from race day. I have been training consistently for the past few weeks. I feel pretty strong. Ok correction I was feeling pretty strong until I went to the gym Monday and now my legs are thrashed and Im sore as hell! I have not been going to the gym much and that showed big time after my workout.

Monday at 8am I went to Thomas DeVietro Strength & Condition Monday is squat day. I felt great during the workout but two hours later when I was due to run my scheduled 8 miles for that day my legs were feeling it. Needles to say my 4 mile yesterday was pretty darn tough as well. Im glad I went to the gym. Im plan to go again next Monday.



I am participating in the Run Ranger Run event this month with Tom and a few other members of the gym. Our goal is to run 565 miles for the month. My personal run goal for the month is 160 miles. Id also like to raise atleast $250 dollars for GallantFew? Im excited to a part of Run Ranger Run I know it will help keep me on schedule with my training plan. Training in the winter is tough for me.. My 22 mile run a few Fridays ago was dark and cold but I go through! I'm hoping to see some sun this week for long run but the forecast is not looking promising!

What helps you stay motivated to run in the winter? Are you training for any early Spring events?
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