8 miles yesterday . .rest today

I rolled out of bed and did 8 miles yesterday. Today I slept until 6:00AM! I haven't slept until 6:00AM for months. My body once again woke up again at 4:30AM but fortunately this time I was able to fall back asleep. I thought that I really hurt my hip yesterday after stretching. I pulled something bad enough that I wasn't sure that I was going to be able to walk the half block home. I have today and tomorrow off from running so hopefully will feel better by Sunday's 12 mile run. I feel tired and out of shape today. After this marathon I am looking forward to my continued running. I need it in my life. I have only been running 4 days a week since training and look forward to getting back to 5 and 6 days per week. I am perfectly content with 4 and 5 mile runs - - - in fact, I feel like they do my body more good than slow, long runs. I am also looking forward to working out again. I have the scrawniest arms . . . .