Day 34 (9/18): 4 miles / 34:22

Another great run and, oddly enough, I spent most of my time thinking about how much I was looking forward to increasing my distance.  I was quite disappointed when I got home and saw that my next increase was still a week away.  I don't doubt there will come a time when I'll wish that 4 miles was the furthest I would have to go, but for now, I'm just so determined to get myself prepared for next year's marathon that I can't help wanting to get there faster.  I find I have to constantly remind myself that 4 miles is a long way from 26 and that I still have a very long road ahead of me.  But, I'm somehow constantly coming across inspiring books and music that make me feel so positive about accomplishing this goal.  Being positive is certainly not a bad thing, but there's a lot of work ahead and I still need to remember to take my time to avoid injury.  My marathon day will be here soon enough...