I wanted to press on, but my body is telling me I need to slow down. I’m beginning to get sick. A sore throat and general fatigue. Everyone tells me it’s a good thing to rest, but it feels like I’m quitting.
Race prep began at 5am with my typical ritual: a piece of caffeine gum and some PR lotion on the legs. (If you’re wondering: the caffeine gum helps me be alert/focused and gets the blood pumping for the 5:35am race. The PR Lotion reduces acid burn in my legs – I just don’t suffer as much when I use it.)