I am finding lots of inspiration from the warm weather we have been having lately. Last week I almost got in 30 miles in running four days out of the seven. The runs were all somewhat slow, but I felt solid right from the start of last week. Today was the first day I brought a water bottle along with me, something I should have been doing from the start of the week. I think having the water today really helped me out, I felt strong throughout the run.

The one thing that has been bugging me these last couple weeks have been my feet. Foot discomfort has always been an issue for me and that didn’t change this week. Yesterday it seemed to be the worst (maybe something to do with it being the longest run?) My discomfort started early in the run so I don’t think the distance was really the cause. I concentrated on ignoring the pain and squeezing feeling and that helped a bit (I was actually more successful at that today). I also started rubbing arnica gel on my feet and that seems to help also.

So last week nearly 30 miles, and this week I have gotten off to a great start. Eight+ miles yesterday and 6+ today, so I am on my way to hitting 30 this week.