T-3 weeks until Badwater

Mon- Rest
Tues- 8 miles with 10x100m strides
Wed- Rest
Thurs- 10 miles general aerobic
Fri- Rest
Sat- 13 miles outside. Humid.
Sun - 5 miles- Recovery.

Totals - 36 miles

It doesn't seem like I'm running much. Maybe it's the early morning runs or the 3 rest days. I'm sure it will pick up soon. Next week is a 5 day running week. So far my body is adjusting to this fairly well. Knock on wood, I am not having any aches or pains that are concerning.

N has an ear infection again. He probably needs tubes in his ears, but our ENT has been very conservative. We see him again in a few weeks and I think that it's time to do it. He has had way more ear infections than average. My parents were in town for my cousin's son's birthday party. My son did all those things that melt a grandparent's heart. Telling them he loves them, without being prompted. Wanting them to put him to bed rather than his parents, etc.

Badwater:
The obsessing is beginning. I have started making lists and have a room set up at home as a staging area. My biggest worry, personally, is forgetting something important. I will be reading and rereading books and websites to make my lists.

N (our runner) is totally dialed in. Our job is to make sure we support him but not screw him up. Hydration, Nutrition, Companionship, health and blister control are our primary goals. If we can anticipate his needs and address them with little effort on his part, I think we will have a successful run. My goal is to not cause him any undo frustration or cause him to waste any physical or mental energy. If he drops anything, I'm picking it up for him. If he needs something, I'll get it for him. The only time I'll exert my will, is if I really think he's in bad shape physically and needs a break. Otherwise, he's the boss.