I've decided that I need a weekly pep rally to get me through these last few weeks. Feel free to join in so I can cheer you on as well!! ;-)
Today was my 7.5 mile run. I had some of a coffee drink that Michael made me this morning, and I think eating (um, or drinking) BEFORE I ran was quite helpful this week! The first four miles were awesome! The fifth - not so much, but after I figured out (duh) that I needed to slow my pace, I was walking on air during mile six. Mile seven was fine - add half a mile and I was done! Woo Hoo!! It took me 82 minutes, which keeps me at about a 11 min/mile pace. I KNOW it'll probably get messed up on race day between the crowds, taking pictures, the infamous 1 mile long hill, etc, but I feel pretty good about it.
Next week I have a nine mile run and then taper back to six for my final long run before race day. My coaches have been very encouraging. I'm so grateful that they've worked with me to develop a training schedule for my - umm, unique - situation.
As far as smells - smelling whatever Michael was eating while I was running mile 5 was NOT helpful. I'm not even going to ask. ;-)
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
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I'll say it again, you are amazing.
Great job, Jen! I can't believe you're already down to 11 minute miles. That's a distant dream for me.
I "ditto" Amy.... amazing. Absolutely amazing. I can't run 11 minute miles, and I don't even have broken bones! :)
Heidi, I'm with you! ...distant dream. Actually, what is your pace? You and I may be closer together in time. I'm around 13:00-13:30 pace. Today was a bit slower because of the weather, the pee break, and the photo-op.
Yeehaw, Jen! That's awesome :) Remember that run next time you struggle with a hard run - we take the good with the bad, right? :)
I missed my long run this morning, so I'm on for tomorrow morning - 11 miles - 8 miles I'm doing with a friend who I've never run with - it'll be good :)
Kristin - how was the 1/2 marathon today, right?
GO JEN GO!!! You are doing fantastic. Look at far we have come. This was the final peak distance weekend for me, Gin and Amy. All weekend, I kept thinking about how I felt 6 months ago when I looked at this training schedule. It was scary! I could not have done it with the invitation, accountability of running with you ladies and encouragement. Keep it up!
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