More time to train????

Where to start, where to start?  More time to train sounds like a good thing, right?  We all want it.  We all wish for it.  And then when you get it, unexpectedly, it really isn't what you wanted at all.  I found out yesterday that the company I work for is going out of business, so I am going to be out of a job.  I know I wanted the holiday madness to end, but I didn't mean like this!  The worst part is that we haven't been given a final date yet.  A liquidation company is coming in, and I don't know how long that process is going to take.  I am really realizing I do not like this uncertainty.  I guess I will just to take what I have learned through running, HTFU and power through this rough spot!

As far as my running goes, my last two runs were pretty good.  Yesterday my running friend and I did about an hour recovery run.  It felt really good.  I am not sure I am totally on board with the training plan that Kingwood fit has given us, but I am following it, so we will see the results in a few weeks.  I will say, I am faster than I was last year.  But is that because I am more experienced, or because of the program?  I think a little of both.  Today we got back to our speed work outs at the track.  I am really hoping these workouts will help me to maintain a more consistent pace during the marathon this year.

On a positive note, I saw some friends from the tri club today at the track.  As they ran by me (I was on my recovery lap ok!!) she said "the big day is in three week, are you ready?"  Immediately I said and emphatic YES, which I really hadn't realized until that moment!