Day 28 - Flow

Yesterday was a great run! I don't know if it was proper nutrition/hydration, a positive attitude, the flat route or if things are finally coming together for me? I'm sure it was a bit of everything and it couldn't have come at a better time (mentally). In any case, I arrived bright and early at my sister's house, a little before 6:00am. It was dark and cool out with a bit of fog on the ground when we started out. My sister had mapped out a 12 mile route. Due to a little map confusion (aka we got lost) Garmin (or G Money as I like to call her) clocked us at 12.63 miles. I took a Roctane GU pack about 30 minutes before the run with about 6 ounces of water. I also decided to use my inhaler proactively (novel idea for someone with exercise-induced asthma). 45 minutes into the run I took another GU pack. I ran with plain water in my hand-held bottle. I stopped after another 45 minutes and took another GU pack. I've been finding that my water bottle is empty after my second GU pack. Guess it's time to start double-fisting it. I just can't convey in words how good I felt yesterday. I felt like a real runner, who could maybe, just possibly, reach her goal of finishing a marathon. I felt great all day yesterday, no aches or pains. I wasn't even that tired. Today my hamstrings are a bit sore, but nothing major. It must have been coincidence because in this week's chapter of TNRMT it talks about finding your "flow" zone. Perhaps I found my flow?
This week we have a 4 miler-6 miler - 4 miler - 14 miler. Our 3rd week at 25 miles or more. This is a lot for me....considering 6 months ago I was maybe doing 10-15 miles/week. This Saturday we'll be in Columbus for the weekend so I plan on running on the actual marathon course. Hubby's going to bring his bike and keep me company on the 14-miler. Oh yeah, did I mention this will be my farthest distance.....ever?! I'm hoping I can find my flow then....I have a feeling I'm going to need it!