NOT READY for Half-Marathon

Here's the thing.  I'm stressing out over this Halloween Half-Marathon, only I'm really trying not to let the rest of my body know that I'm stressed.  Otherwise, I'll be on the toilet for the next 2 weeks. :)  So how do I handle this situation?  That stresses me out too-- trying not to be stressed.

After the Red Rock Relay I was in a good running groove and I felt confident about officially registering for the race, and paying the $45.  Then I got sick-- the kind of sick where you wish you could just cut your own head off to feel better.  But the worst part is I missed 2 weeks of running... the very 2 weeks that I'd planned to run like crazy and really build up my mileage. 

One of the sick weeks was the week after Cassity had surgery for a deviated septum in her nose, so it was like my facial/nasal pain was shadowing her's.  The second sick week for me was after Heather had her baby and she was actually very sick, herself-- even spent a few nights in the hospital-- so the timing of me not feeling well was terrible.  I tried my best to still be supportive and helpful to those around me.  But I'll be the first to admit that I am a huge WHIMP when I get sick.  Such a whiner and complainer.

Yesterday was the first day I'd gone running since the sickness phase.  I did an easy 45 minutes in 10/1 intervals. That means I'd run 10 minutes, walk 1 min, and repeat until I'd gone for 45 minutes.  It felt good.  This morning I didn't have a lot of time, so I did the 10/1 interval routine for a little over 30 minutes.  So as great as it is that I'm running and feeling healthy again... this girl is NOT ready to go bust out a 13.1 mile run!

(The infamous shoe that will take me to the finish line)

Naturally, this should be the week that I do a long run... like 9 or 10 miles.  After going a couple weeks without running at all, the thought of suddenly running 10 miles just makes me want to barf.  And it physically makes my legs feel weak just thinking about it.  Lame, I know. 

I have plans to go on a long bike ride with my brother on Saturday... probably not the best day to squeeze in a long run as well.  So at this point, I'm planning (and hoping) I can do a 10 mile run on MONDAY.  Monday morning would be ideal, but we all know I'm not a morning person.  On the other hand, who wants to run 10 miles at night running towards car headlights?  Such a tough decision.  I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping I can bust it out. 

Next week is the last week I can really push it and train hard;  then that last week in October needs to be a "resting" period, with maybe one or two small runs so my body is up to par for the big race on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th.

Wish me luck!!!

p.s.  I won't even mention the part about trying to decide if I should run "in costume" or not.  That's just unnecessary stress I don't want to have.