[7/23/12] Just under 6 weeks left and back in Chicago from California!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to update everyone about my time training in California!! In total, I completed approximately 70 miles while in California (including the 10K race I participated in). I learned that long distance running on concrete and roads for a long period of time requires a lot of preparation and patience due to the extra strain that is put on your body. Still, my body fully recovered from the rolled ankle/achilles tendonitis while putting in the miles! Coming back to Chicago, I'm feeling really healthy and ready to continue my training over the next 6 weeks.

While in California I also realized that I wasn't eating as well as I was in Chicago. This is probably due to having a car back in California and going to In-N-Out and getting as much California boba as possible before leaving for Chicago. As a result, I will revert back to my previous, more healthy routine for the remainder of my training time in Chicago to ensure that I will have the necessary energy, nutrition, and resilience to be as fit and healthy as possible for race day.

6 weeks left! Going to keep pushing and focusing hard!!

Take care, God bless, and I'll update soon!!

Marc