Run Run Run

I finally made it to seven miles yesterday, and it was rough. I was not mentally prepared because I thought we were running 6 and then we just kept going. After, my whole body hurt. Even my toes!! But, nonetheless, I was really proud and happy I got those miles in. I used a foam roller for the first time after, which was very interesting... LOL. The half is almost 5 weeks away and I am nervous about getting in more miles. This weekend will be the 10k, so I won't be getting any more in I don't think. I am hoping to make it to at least 10 by the half... What are ya'lls suggestions for the week of the half? I won't be trying to do any super long runs but what should I be running? I still can't believe ya'll convinced me to do this - am I crazy?

xoxo

Sick... again

This weather is really messing with my sinuses. I had an infection 3 weeks ago and I know one is coming on now. I was supposed to run 6 yesterday but found myself having a really rough time running 4. I stopped after 4. I would like to think it's because my breathing wasn't down right because of the scratchy throat/stuffy nose. I was going to try for 6 today but decided to rest instead and just work really hard this week since I am aiming for 7 next weekend. Not being able to run 6 yesterday really discouraged me but after talking to my friend Jenni who just ran the marathon, I realized it was just a bad day. It doesn't mean all of my training hasn't been working or that I can't do it. I'm also trying to drop 10 more pounds by the half. I'm already down 5! So 10 to go! The no drinking thing is really helping but super difficult in social situations! Hope everyone had a good long run this weekend - at least better than mine in this gross, muggy, hot weather! Seriously, it's time to make up your mind, weather!!

LH

Pre-run Stretching

This looks like a good pre-run stretch routine. I haven't tried it yet but I probably will. The trainers at my gym are all about Dynamic Stretching.

http://m.runnersworld.com/article/1,7120,s6-241-287--13442-0,00.html?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Training-_-DynamicStretchingRoutine

PS - I love her Lululemon shorts!!

Jackson Day Race

At least Lizzi was fast enough to beat this little boy! He was a minute or two faster than Toni and LA and three mins faster than me. Impressive!!

The Jackson Day Race was fun even though I was over dressed and hot the majority of it!

welcome to mile 6 week

ran my 5 just fine last week - actually ran part of the louisiana marathon route that passes in front of my house next sunday. the 5 wasn't too bad because i thought the whole time, thank god i'm not training for a full marathon.

took it easy sunday and monday. did 45 minutes of cross today at my new gym. back to running tomorrow.

i'm also quitting drinking except for a few occasions (one or two over MG, cassie's wedding and bach party) until my birthday. i think it will help me drop some weight and run easier.

happy running!

ps the weather is gross today!

Total christmas slacker

I totally slacked over the Christmas break in terms of running. I was too cold and rainy in Alabama to run - so easy to just stay inside and come up with excuses!  But with the new year brings new running motivation - starting off by running Jackson Day Race on January 15!  There is also a 10K on January 28 that I may run, is anyone else interested?  It would be a good training run for the Mardi Gras half!

LA