Partly cloudy, high 50°, chance precip. 20%, wind NNE 8 mph, humidity 54%, UV index 3
(overnight low Nov. 1: 39°, chance precip. 20%)
Four more miles today on the trail. Sunset was before 6:00.
I am starting to get up earlier every day this week so I won't be in total shock when I wake up double-triple-early on Sunday -- SUNDAY! -- for the Big Race. This means that it's dark when I wake, so today I ran after work, and tomorrow I will do the same, but a bit earlier.
It was rainy most of the day today, but only drizzling when I went for the run. The trail is covered in leaves and pine needles, and everything was soaked through today -- I was paranoid about slipping and injuring myself. In fact, I've been paranoid about getting sick or injuring myself in general. Evidently this is considered a normal part of the taper... with no long running to do, the mind tends to wander, and to occupy itself with whatever horrible, sordid thoughts happen to be floating about.
I have been receiving encouragement and sage advice from many friends, which is very much appreciated.
And now, it's after 9:00, which means it's pumpkin time for me. Not beer, alas... sleep.
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