Keeping up the momentum

Some Mondays I just haven't been able to get up out of bed before the heat kicks in. I have skipped some other runs too but kept up ok with the 8 mile Clinton run. Hope I'm not getting too lazy. I'm glad Mark said that we can train slowly and the hardest part of the training is over. I still feel like the hardest part is ahead because of the endurance factor and what is "between the ears". Hope the 15 miles run this Sat. is not too hot. I have to miss one 8 mile and the 16 mile run but will be there for all the others. We go down to central Fla. (the springs are a cool 70 degrees) most summers so I'll be gone for 10 days. See you Sat. Bonnie

Wow! We did it!

What a great feeling to have the 1/2 marathon behind us. The day before the run I couldn't figure out why I was feeling uneasy and "strange" and then, before the run, I talked to several others that hadn't been able to sleep, etc. What a great day that was to finish 13.1 miles. After the party my 11 year old (she was at the party) said, "Mom, that felt like being at your class reunion." We went last summer as a family to my class reunion in Germany and, since it was a small school (Americans overseas), we all know each other well and feel like extended family.
We have accomplished alot and one of the best things is making new friends. We know we'll be there for each other in the coming months.

Thanks for the encouragement

I was tired this week when I blogged because of working extra at work but nothing (barring major injury) will stop me from doing the marathon. I've skipped a Xtraining day and one 40-50 min. run this week but feel good about the 10 mile run tomorrow. Thanks for letting me off the hook (I mean so I can move forward and not think about the days I miss running)--we can be our own worst enemies in trying to accomplish too much. I do keep to the schedule and I don't try to over-exercise and add time. See ya'll tomorrow bright and early and hot!! Bonnie

Anyone out there discouraged?

I missed this past 9 mile run with the group (Lakeshore Park) and haven't been able to make it up but I have been on schedule as far a the weekly training. I ran 4 miles today and average about 13 min/mi. I have the usual stuff creeping into my head that tells me, "How can you possibly run 26.2 miles when you are just barely making 9 miles?" Anyway, I know doubt is normal if you are a first time marathon runner but it can make you feel like quitting. No, I'm not going to quit!!! It's great weather for training. Hope everyone else is moving right along with their training. Take care. Bonnie

Overheated

I ran at 5pm today and did about 4 miles and had to take a long water break because I felt overheated. After cooling down ( I even applied a cold, iced cloth to my face and neck) I mainly walked the last 5 miles. I guess I'll have to run early or a lot later in the day. I ran the 7 mile run in about one and 1/2 hours , but this 9 miles took two and 1/2 hours. It makes a huge difference to run with the group as far as moral support and feeling like you can finish the distance. After my run I was locked out of our house--my husband and kids went to get pizza and forgot to leave the back door unlocked (I don't usually bring my key on short runs). So I sat outside awhile and then sat down in our other car and fell asleep. Meanwhile our other car wouldn't start and my husband couldn't reach me so he had to call a friend to bring them home. What our the chances of the car not starting when I get locked out of the house!!! The lesson learned is bring keys on all runs and leave a cell phone outside somewhere so your family can contact you, and remember to check the cell phone for messages. We still don't know what is wrong with the car and will have to get it looked at ( and towed) on Monday. Bonnie

Missed the 9 mile run

I worked last night until 7:30 am so I missed the group run. I'm trying to decide the best route in my neighborhood for a longer run--for me it's so much more like work to run alone, but fun with the group. Anyway, if anyone has any thoughts on what they do to make up the long runs please comment. How was today's run at Fleet Feet? Bonnie