Friday's Long Run

Today was only 6 miles but it was 7 degrees with the wind chill a -4 degree run...we all struggled through it due to the cold...I do not think I personally warmed up until late in the afternoon..but it is behind us and we have a fun week to look forward to...6/3/11...the numbers keep going up....so far, we have taken it easy, no injuries and we have had a lot of fun...starting to buy all green things for the run...socks, bandanas....can't wait...looking forward to this weeks 11 miler....gotta run off for a mile swim

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Long Run This Week

7:30 am...weather is cold..as always...but no wind..so we do have cold nice weather...10 miles is our goal today...have Gu in our pockets warming up...we are ready....everything was perfect..the conversation, the company and the weather....our first 3 miles flew by as we just were like 3 old ladies who had not seen each other in awhile and the rest went by just the same...we tried some pineapple Gu..not my favorite...Chocolate Gu..was great...tasted like a tootsie roll..so I think we will stick with them and Kelli and Leann tried some jelly beans, which were fine...so we got all caught up on our girlie talk, tasted and found our favorite Gu and finished our 10 mile run in 1:47....we did our 9 this week and previously in 1:37 so our last mile ended as a 10 minute mile which was great for all of us......I am very proud of my girlies...they are doing so great!!

Friday's Long Run

Ok...Friday was another snow day...so no long run today...Kelli ended up running her 9 miles on the treadmill...1:40...we all decided to run on Saturday (my 45th birthday) at 9:30...it was very cold but we got thru it...we were chased by a dog who ended up knocking me down on the main road....don't worry I was very graceful.  we were frozen ice pops when we were done, and unfortunately none the wiser.  We all went to The Hub (a local coffee spot) and had coffee, hot cocoa and tea, where we celebrated out 1:37 run and my birthday...All in all a great day!!  Gayle ran her first 9 miles in NJ by herself in a 1:37...Looks like we will all be finishing approximately the same time!!

8 Mile Run

It was 7:30 in the morning a very cold and snowy morning...however, we braved the weather with great warm company and conversation...we all got through it unscathed....Kelli has gotten through her first 8 mile run...YEAH!!...she couldn't believe how great she felt and that a few months ago..was walking 2 minutes and running 3...and now has an 8 mile run under her belt...I love that conversation when someone realizes their potential is only as limited as they allow it to be and that anyone can truly do whatever they set their mind to do...very proud....Gayle has her 8 mile run today...I know she will do great, we ran together in NJ for a 7....The girls did try out some tangerine GU at mile 3 and Kelli really felt it helped...waiting to hear from Gayle on her experience...I will keep you updated....have a great week!!

January Training

Week of 1/6:    6/3/8 miles we run M/W/Friday
Week of 1/10:  5/3/6 miles
Week of 1/17:  6/3/9 miles
Week of 1/24:  5/3/6 miles
Week of 1/31:  6/4/10 miles....

I remember when I trained for my very first half marathon...after I ran my first 10 miles I felt like a Champ...it was the greatest feeling ever...when I finished my first half...after 13.1 miles...I said to mysef...I still feel like I can do more....hence the full marathon I did in Chicago the next year......

Friday's Long Run

Well, this week we have decided to run our long run this Saturday as the kids have not had school for the past 2 days...so we will have a 6 miler tomorrow; then a 7 miler on Monday as we are switching the week so Kelli & I can do our first "7 miles" together...since the holidays otherwise would not allow us too....Hope everyone has a healthy and happy holiday season....