
"Life happens when you're busying making other plans"
And boy did it! I was all set to run all 4 of days I was home about two weeks ago. I didn't run a single day! Each morning I was up no later than 6am working on things for my sister's graduation. We had family in from NY - and a party each day - plus 2 graduations (one was in the rain and got cancelled so we had to go back the next day). I had a bit of free time during the day on Saturday but the heat index was 102+ and I just can't make myself run in that (especially after I had been sitting in it for 3+ hours for Lia's graduation). Depsite my disappointment - it was well worth it. Lia's graduation was wonderful - we were surrounded by family the entire time - and her party was such a blast - the entire family contributed. It was really difficult to leave early Monday morning - I am so proud of Lia and all she has accomplished - it was a weekend I will never forget!
I fit in a quick run the morning before I picked Brian up from the airport. I also planned to run with him - but we ended up doing more biking the running. We both really enjoy the bike - so we rode 15-20 miles everyday he was here. We managed to get in one 3 mile run - we got out there at 7:30 but it was already way to hot! We did spend some time one afternoon mapping all the runs I needed for half marathon training - and then we drove the routes to make sure they'd be okay. We tried to cut out any huge hills, but you can't really do that in Auburn - so there are a few big ones I'll have to battle each run. There is a big hill on my 3 mile route and as we were going up Brian was trying to encourage me and said "pick up your knees" and I turned to him with a serious face and said "I am. This is just the way I go up a hill sir" - He laughed at me - I was going pretty slow but it felt like the road was hitting my face. We got all my routes ready - he was really helpful!
I officially started the half marathon training this week. It's a pretty easy start with only 3 and 4 mile runs - It'll up to 5 next week. I sat down last night and rearranged the schedule I found online so that my long runs would be in the middle of the week so I could still do my Saturday morning bike rides. I'll be up in NY for my 6 and 7 mile runs and then Brian will be in Auburn when I do a 10 and 12 mile run - so I am really happy about that!
This morning I was able to run with a friend in the program. I was a little nervous because she said she ran 4 miles in 35 minutes - I warned her I might slow her down - but she encouraged me to come anyway. She runs at 6am - so I got up really early (I feel like this will become the norm this summer) - I couldn't believe how much easier it was just having her beside me. We both just ran with our ipods on but it helped to have her pace me. It also helped that it was only 75 instead of 85+ :) And we did it in 34:59! Anyway - I am hoping
I can run more often with her!
I guess that is it for now. I got nervous last night looking at all the miles I'll be putting in these next 12 weeks - but I remember my triathlon training - and I look at pictures of when I did the Nation's Tri - and I can't believe I did it - swim 1 mile/bike 25/run 6.2 - This girl ran 6.2 miles after all that other activity? It doesn't seem like it was me - but it was :) and that encourages me that while I look at 13.2 miles right now thinking no way - I hope Sept 6th I'll be looking back thinking "that was a breeze - what's next!"
And boy did it! I was all set to run all 4 of days I was home about two weeks ago. I didn't run a single day! Each morning I was up no later than 6am working on things for my sister's graduation. We had family in from NY - and a party each day - plus 2 graduations (one was in the rain and got cancelled so we had to go back the next day). I had a bit of free time during the day on Saturday but the heat index was 102+ and I just can't make myself run in that (especially after I had been sitting in it for 3+ hours for Lia's graduation). Depsite my disappointment - it was well worth it. Lia's graduation was wonderful - we were surrounded by family the entire time - and her party was such a blast - the entire family contributed. It was really difficult to leave early Monday morning - I am so proud of Lia and all she has accomplished - it was a weekend I will never forget!
I fit in a quick run the morning before I picked Brian up from the airport. I also planned to run with him - but we ended up doing more biking the running. We both really enjoy the bike - so we rode 15-20 miles everyday he was here. We managed to get in one 3 mile run - we got out there at 7:30 but it was already way to hot! We did spend some time one afternoon mapping all the runs I needed for half marathon training - and then we drove the routes to make sure they'd be okay. We tried to cut out any huge hills, but you can't really do that in Auburn - so there are a few big ones I'll have to battle each run. There is a big hill on my 3 mile route and as we were going up Brian was trying to encourage me and said "pick up your knees" and I turned to him with a serious face and said "I am. This is just the way I go up a hill sir" - He laughed at me - I was going pretty slow but it felt like the road was hitting my face. We got all my routes ready - he was really helpful!
I officially started the half marathon training this week. It's a pretty easy start with only 3 and 4 mile runs - It'll up to 5 next week. I sat down last night and rearranged the schedule I found online so that my long runs would be in the middle of the week so I could still do my Saturday morning bike rides. I'll be up in NY for my 6 and 7 mile runs and then Brian will be in Auburn when I do a 10 and 12 mile run - so I am really happy about that!
This morning I was able to run with a friend in the program. I was a little nervous because she said she ran 4 miles in 35 minutes - I warned her I might slow her down - but she encouraged me to come anyway. She runs at 6am - so I got up really early (I feel like this will become the norm this summer) - I couldn't believe how much easier it was just having her beside me. We both just ran with our ipods on but it helped to have her pace me. It also helped that it was only 75 instead of 85+ :) And we did it in 34:59! Anyway - I am hoping
I can run more often with her!I guess that is it for now. I got nervous last night looking at all the miles I'll be putting in these next 12 weeks - but I remember my triathlon training - and I look at pictures of when I did the Nation's Tri - and I can't believe I did it - swim 1 mile/bike 25/run 6.2 - This girl ran 6.2 miles after all that other activity? It doesn't seem like it was me - but it was :) and that encourages me that while I look at 13.2 miles right now thinking no way - I hope Sept 6th I'll be looking back thinking "that was a breeze - what's next!"
L - You never cease to amaze me. You will kick that half's butt! I know you can do whatever you set your mind to. I on the other hand still cannot force myself to train for a half marathon! I'm working on getting my motivation up. It'd be so much better if I had an in person running buddy! It sounds like Brian is such a great motivator for you (with maybe the exception of that crazy hill)! Enjoy your training! Hope it cools down a bit.
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