Nobody told me there would be weeks like these

It’s been a long week. My cousin unexpectedly died this week. I finally had my court case and I had a full work schedule. I was undeniably a big grouch and snappy. 

I hope a good night sleep will bring me back to my cheery self.

My training this week has been so-so. I got my two Crossfit workouts but only 20 km in mileage. I really need to clock a long run for my own well-being. 
I’m not counting on smashing any records next weekend in Edmonton. Chances are I will just barely cross the finish line. I feel unprepared but I know I will finish. I “shoulda, coulda, woulda” got more long runs in. Thankfully this isn’t a goal race so I won’t be too hard on myself.

That’s the beauty of these hypothermic races. Most runners do not set any high goals because of the unpredictable weather. Besides in a typical cold Canadian winter, the weather isn’t favorable for outdoor running. 
I’m really looking forward to seeing the Grande Prairie gang. I hope I can keep up with at least a few of them. It will be just like my old Sunday group runs. A bunch of us are meeting the night before for a big pre-race pasta dinner. Yum. 
Carleigh suggested I drive down Friday after work. And I think I will. It will give us more time to visit and I will get to sleep in on Saturday. No brainer.

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