I just did my long run of 20 miles this weekend. I felt pretty good all the way through. Throughout the run I would stop occassionally to drink some water and I ate a cliff bar to sustain my energy. To cross train during the week I would do some aerobic classes at hendrick health club in addition to lifting weights four days a week. I do upper body on Monday and Thursday and Lower Body and Tuesday and Friday.

What I noticed after my run on Monday morning is that my form has significantly improved. I am becoming a much more efficient runner which will help me the most when I have to run the marathon.

Saturday morning I did my 9 mile run. For some reason I had more energy throughout that run than my last long run and I was able to maintain a faster pace. I feel good in every other way, no injuries or shooting points of pain yet.

Yesterday I ran 19 miles. I felt fine at the end even though my legs were very tired.