Getting Closer

I was a slug last week - took about 8 days off from running. We took a last minute weekend trip to Disney to see the Christmas decorations and had a great time, it was worth it. I think the time off actually helped, I felt stronger than I have recently and got both the 6 on Friday and the 12 on Saturday at a bout a 10 minute pace, plus they were only about 12 hours apart. I am looking forward to next weeks 10/20 back to back because it is the last long training run before the race. It will give me an idea of how well I will do and I won't have to kill myself training during the rest of the holidays. I just need to watch what I eat. I have managed to lose about 12 pounds and need to drop a few more, never mind gaining any between now and the race!