I know that a lot of people in the country are really enjoying this Arctic Blast we are getting right now.  The cooler weather has been appreciated here in Mississippi.  Things had been a tad on the warm side.

This morning was a beautiful morning to run!  It was only 73F when I ran.  Since it was not a bazillion degrees out, my pace was quite a bit faster and my feet didn’t feel like they weighed a ton each.  It was lovely!

This weekends forecast calls for highs in the mid 80’s.  This is great!  I mean, it is July and it is Mississippi.  This just doesn’t happen here!

Y’all have been listening to me talk about this race since March.  You have been supportive about this race.  You have listened about the good training runs and the awful training runs.  You have cheered and encouraged me.  I have really appreciated it, too!  It gets lonely running 20+ miles by yourself and having people cheering you on makes the miles go a lot easier.

Well, today my running buddy, who is going to run this 50K with me, shared the extended weather forecast with me.  Now, bear in mind that I have never met this guy before but I have msg with him many times on FB.  He is a good egg and MFH (My Favorite Husband) and I are looking forward to meeting him and his wife next weekend at the race.

Anyway, he shared the weather forecast with me.  He was sweating bullets and now I am, too!

Next weekends weather forecast…the race day forecast calls for 99F.  Oh NO!!!  This is not good news!  I had been hoping and praying for 80’s.  I realize that in Mississippi that does not happen but one can always hope.  Right!?!  Nope.  The weather is supposed to be H.O.T.

I realize that extended forecasts are hardly ever accurate.  I really do realize that!  But still…

So, now I am a “Nervous Nellie” about not only just completing the 50K but also about completing it in that kind of extreme weather.  Ugh.

Yes, I have training in our hot/humid climate.  I realize that.  I know I am as prepared as I possibly can be.  In my head I know that.  It’s my heart I have to convince.

So, the next week, as I taper physically, I will be spending my time Mentally preparing myself for the race.  I HAVE to have my mind in the right place!  I HAVE to be psyched!!!  I HAVE to know in my heart that I CAN DO THIS!!!

There.  I feel better already?   🙂