On the Road Again

The fourth phase of the JD plan has coincided with work related travel to some challenging locations. New Orleans (hot and humid), Newark (no good places to run), and Phoenix (110 degrees, bone dry, and nowhere to run from downtown). Its hard enough to find time to run while traveling -- and the weather and lack of routes saps all motivation to try. As a result, I missed a few days of running over the past month (although only one workout). The weather at home has also been less than optimal. The last 15-mile marathon pace workout was on 80 degree and humid day. I barely managed to run 7:05 pace. Overall, I've been feeling inconsistent down the home stretch. Also, I have a few little annoying aches that have decided now is the time to make themselves know. OK, enough whining. Let's hope that everything clicks next Saturday.