26.2 Almost Heavenly Miles
A week before flying overseas last August, I finished out my summer block of training with a 14 miler. Somewhere later in that run, I committed to the marathon. I called my brother later that morning, I jotted some notes, and for 54 weeks, it was thee unicorn. I had established a better understanding with my blood sugar management through 2 full years of half marathon training, and racing the last 5.5 years. My blood sugar wasn't as much of an issue as 10-15 years ago as discussed in the past. While always a priority in my training, and daily life, I've gained a lot of confidence in that realm. I stick to a game plan that works best for me. My blood sugar isn't perfect by a long shot, but it's consistent. Becoming a father and balancing our own endeavors forced me to become more creative with my time management. Running wise, a supportive wife and being open to early mornings is the backbone to getting the time and mileage in. I had a...