Long Hilly Run

Well, today I ran the hilly run for 1:40 at an easy pace. It was GREAT! Since I usually let someone else guide when we are on the Foot Hills path and don't pay too much attention I didn't take the same path that we run on but I got good practice on the hills. I tried to take the same path couldn't connect to it : ) I took a few different trails. I did about 1:10 on the hills and ran on the street surface the remaining time. Also, I started with smaller hills and gradually increased to the stepper hills.

Today I browsed through the P.F. Chang's Marathon website and became nervous and a little sick to my stomach. It so exciting to think that I am that much closer to the date...but I need to take it one step at a time!

Long Run On Sunday

Sounds good! I will do my long run at Camel's Back on Sunday.

Thanks!

It has been a while...

It has been a while since I last updated my blog, but I have not forgotten! I am going to make it my best effort to update it at LEAST once a week! Today's run was great. Our warm up was a little faster than normal, but Thursday is speed day : ) I noticed my speed was faster and I felt good. At the end I got a little pain on my left side of my stomach but put into practice those stomach breathing techniques (thanks Mike!). For a while I ran a little bit with Mike, Kevin, Rodo and Liz so that was nice. I am beginning to notice how each body is different and how everyone has their own method of running in regards to body movement and breathing. Overall it was great running with the cool breeze and most importantly having the support and encouragement of each team member! It's great to run with such a caring and positive team...THANKS TEAM APEX!

Also, I spoke with Mike and Monica about doing my long run on Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon due to my schedule. I am scheduled to run for 1:40 Hilly (Easy). What running paths do you suggest?

Thank You!

In-Between Run

Oh, do I feel my body aching from yesterday's run! I started out with some stretches in the am and did it through out the day. I took my 30 minute run in the evening on the greenbelt. Once again the weather was in my favor and it felt very good to recover from the long run. I am still in some pain but have been doing some stretches to alleviate the body ache. I am drinking a lot of water. Run was good overall and I look forward to running with the team tomorrow!

Long Run - 9/7

Today I did my long run since I couldn't make it with the team on Saturday. I started at Memorial Park and my run lasted a little over 1:30. It felt great to run and my knees held in most of the way! Towards the end I felt the pain in both of them : ( Overall the weather was great and I can feel my body adjust to the running. I kept a light pace and my breathing was good. Loved it!