Marathon Training Week 4

It's been four weeks and unfortunately I can't say I feel any closer to being marathon ready. I don't suppose I will until the last few weeks when I'm logging 16-20 milers. I am getting excited already for my next half-marathon on Aug. 9. It's the provo river half and this will be my third time doing the race. I enjoy it because it's a good excuse to visit family and Utah that time of year is always nice. Sounds like they've changed the course a bit and it looks like it will be even faster than before, so I look forward to a PR in the distance. Plus the scenery and overall atmosphere of the race is pretty awesome so yeah I'm excited. This weeks training was a bit hectic because of some pretty busy days at work. Also, had a couple of really rough days. Here is the summary:
Mon - Suburban loop with Tyson. It was really good to run with him again since it seems like it's been forever. It was a challenge as always to get up that stupid hill, but overall a decent run.
Tues - No yoga because I couldn't get away from work, didn't get to work out at all that day.
Wed- 6 miler at lunch. It was a killer! I think the combination of warmer weather, not enough food and no water on the run did me in. After three miles it was all I could do to turn around and get back to work without walking the whole thing. I took some liberal walk breaks but finished in semi-respectable fashion. One of the worst runs I can remeber having. Gotta remember to at least bring water when I gets that warm. Usually, my rule is if it's over 4 miles and over 70 degress I'd better bring along at least a few ounces.
Thurs - Lifted and ran 3 miles at the gym. Felt much better running than the day before so I must not have done any permanent damage.
Fri - Lifted and then tried swimming. It's been a while since I've done any swimming (since the ear incident) so I was kinda looking forward to it. I got in and after about 50m my left shoulder had this sharp pain with every stroke. I sort of lame ducked it for another 100m and deciced I'd better quit while I'm still ahead and call it a day. It only hurt in the water so I'll try it again next week to see if it was just a fluke.
Sat - Ran 6.5 miles mid-morning. It had rained all night so the humidity was up. I was going to run a usual out and back route but ran into some cows with long sharp horns that didn't look like they were going to let me pass without a fight so I turned around. With the help of my Garmin I found a new trail and got in the full distance I was planning. It was a bit rocky, but better than getting gored by a pissed off cow.
Yes, I know I'm a wuss when it comes to domesticated animals (dogs, cows, whatever else I may come across on my runs). Seriously though, if you would have been with me I bet you would've turned around too. Seriously those cows looked like they meant business.