WRC 10k

So it's like 11 pm so this is going to be short and sweet and not HALF as cute, wity, or creative as Lor's. The 10K was ok for me. A) I felt fine and have been healthy all week. B) After 12 last week, it felt like hardly anything. C)Lor's sister talked almost the WHOLE time non-stop and is a highly entertaining 16 year old and made me giggle most of the way. There were definitely a few times along the way that I felt like dying and going back to bed, but for the most part it was ok. My goal was to finish in under 1:00 and I finished in 57:something, so I was pleased with that, although we started out at like an 8:30 pace and I was really hoping to finish a little sooner. Those blasted hills just kill my motivation all the time. So it was a just fine race for me. Not great, but not too shabby. There you have it. I agree with Dr. Erin (obviously) Lor. You did awesome today ESPECIALLY all things considered! Tally ho girls! 14 next weekend!!!! `:o\

WRC 10k

Okay.... the 10k today? S.U.C.K.E.D. It's the worst 10k time I've ever had (1:08). Why you ask? Well other than a relatively hellish hill (yes, 36th street and Skyline is ONE continuous hill... like 1.5 miles of a hill....) the course wasn't too bad. However,

I have been sick alll week.

Manda tried to talk me out of running it today because I was so sick. But, being the stubborn runner I am (and the fact that I shelled out some serious $$$ for the WRC series) I decided to run it.


The first mile was decent...uphill, but decent. I had to stop at mile 1 and fix my shin splint tape. I guess that's a good sign, meaning my shin splints are getting a little bit better. I was able to run the entire mile 1-mile 2. The hill up Polk caused me to walk for about 4 minutes. Yikes?! There was a lady with blonde hair that I was determined to beat...and about this point she made some serious strides ahead of me. From the top of Polk to the mile 3 mark was a breeze (i freakin' LOVE downhill) the next mile was a lot of walk/run/walk/run. I kept toggling that blonde chick and it was driving me nuts. However, once we hit Tyler I decided to push it for as long as my body would ---before I started to heave--- and I PASSED the blonde haired chick! (and she never caught back up....Wahoo!!) About 4 minutes later I started walking because I felt that nice little acidic throw up in the back of my throat. The run up 36th street and skyline basically handed my butt to me on a silver platter... when I passed my house I had some serious thoughts about just quitting and sitting on my couch. :) But, I decided I was this far I could keep going. I don't even want to know how long that last mile took. I barely had enough energy to run. I decided once Skyline curved downhill that I just had to run... I couldn't be that pansie that walked across the finish line. So, I tried my hardest to push it. Amanda was waiting at the Dee Events Center and asked me how I was as I turned in... I didn't even have enough energy to talk to her. I think I gave her some sort of a wave that meant "I feel like crap, but I'm running.. can't...talk... right... now...." I had to turn on OkGo's song to get through that last stretch. I was D.Y.I.N.G. I was soooo disappointed when I crossed the finish and the time was 1:08. Manda and my sister were trying to convince me that it was a decent time, but it was still frustrating. So, there you go, that's my vent for the 10k. I came home and after some food with Manda and a slight venting session with Van Jay, I curled up on my couch and took a 2 hour nap. I'm hoping this stupid sickness will pass or our 14 miler is going to be B.R.U.T.A.L.

How were your Saturday runs?

At least I'm not the only one who feels this way....

"I think there's only one sensible place for a person to be at 5:30 in the morning. That's in bed. And what am I doing? I'm out running. And I completely hate this. "

Derek Clayton, Australian marathoner, first to break 2:09

Great article

Using our power as anal-off-kilter women to our advantage as runners...

read this

Amanda...I want to see your license plate cover!! (erin I have an extra one for you)

My road

So I was so excited about this blog I took my camera with me on my run so that you two can see my new sights....Amanda I apologize for my point and shoot camera- also I felt pretty stupid taking pictures of random stuff- I didn't want the mini van lady passing me again calling me crazy.

First we leave our house... then go down the street- through the woods pass the pond around the neighborhood,past some farms and then back home!

AMAZING

Lori this is the coolest thing! It will help me a ton I have been struggling actually running on my own it really takes all my self control to do it...being accountable to you and Amanda will be excellent for me.
Today(Tuesday) and tomorrow I am going to run 4 miles Friday will be my hill day and Saturday my goal is 8 miles. I will let you know how it goes!

Welcome Ladies

I figured this is a great way for us to communicate as we train for the marathon and the other half's that we're doing this spring/summer. We can compare our long runs, how we felt, areas we want to improve on... splits.... etc. I think it'll be an asset to have a running log too (at least that's what the books say, right?) So, this will be an excellent place to write down our "feelings" after our workouts (most likely: I feel like crap, but it's worth it right??) . Plus, we can post interesting articles we've found or training tips. Especially when me and the hubby up and move our family next year this is a way to help us keep training together. Since Erin lives an hour and a half away... that works too. Anyway... welcome welcome!!! First post? Tomorrow Amanda & I will be doing hill repeats....oh joy.....