Hello race week

Last week I treated my runs as a " back to basics" week. I had 4 runs with only a 90 minute run as my long run. This felt so manageable compared to running over 2 hours for the last few weeks. being relaxed and motivated by already succeeding my 13.1 mile mark the previous week really drove my confidence. Tuesday I ran without my running belt ( this means no drink and no music) just me and the watch. I felt very good and got back to using running as a resting place. A time to be meditative and relaxed, this was very nice to clear my head before race week. After being in Boston and around friends and family all weekend I needed some time to myself. My weekend runs were amazing. I ran over the monuments on my 90 minute run and felt no pain and enjoyed the beautiful day. And then last night I ran in dusk over the memorial bridge with the full moon- very amazing. I ran by about 20 cops with bomb sniffing dogs and helicopters as it was 9/11 and the threat level is still there. I had to stay focused but I felt somewhat distracted- then I ran on this path in Georgetown that has no lights- I panicked and got very scared I ran very fast. Speeding with concern of those runners who get attacked and what not. It honestly showed me the strength I have to run fast when I am scared. Happiness returned when I got to the top of the hill where there was a light. While my run may have had some fear elements in it I felt it only prepared me for mix of emotions on race day. Waking up this morning I felt relived it is race week and happy my body and mind are in great shape. I also had 2 softball games yesterday which I say is not a workout.. but it is it does take some out of you. Tonight I will relax in my 90 min yoga tonight and open up some joints while thinking " I really am running my first half marathon this weekend".