Running Rut

Ok, so I'm having a rough running week. Am I a little surprised...yes! I had my best run this past Saturday, I was finishing with people in the pace group ahead of me, but now I seem to have hit a little kink. Let me explain..... Monday-girls night out so I was proud of myself for doing a fast walk at 3:00 in the afternoon in 100+ sweltering heat for 30 minutes, Tuesday-husband resorted to going out for dinner with co-workers from New Hampshire so the only workout I got was the bedtime routine for two overly tired kids, Today- friends stopped by and we visited and then went outside to say goodbye and met with neighbors and visited and by the time kids were in bed and I got to eat dinner it was dark out. So life hasn't been as cooperative this week, and I haven't been as diligent. It probably doesn't help that I am somewhat dreading the 14 mile run this Saturday. My running partner is leaving tomorrow for Utah and she has been having bum knee problems so it's just me the road and my I-Pod. I guess it's about time I realized that the really hard work is beginning and I just have to keep pushing through till the finish line. After all did I actually think this wasn't going to take a little pain. Well, I'm going to go run in my living room....I guess it's better than nothing. Tomorrow I promise I'll run, and I won't eat anymore of those brownies on the stove. Thanks for the support friends and family and I'll let you know how Saturday goes.