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Good morning Penguins!
Tuesday night I decided to register for the OC Marathon on Sunday. I had thought about this one after I DNSed LA in February, but I was worried about possible hot weather, and lack of training during my trip to Spain. But this week I decided that the weather looks fantastic and I feel really strong and Why Not? Praying this won't turn out to be one of the stupidest decisions I've ever made.
One of the kids at program yesterday was talking to me about sports and asked what sport I like. I told her I like running and mentioned the marathon. She asked if I'm going to "win the trophy" this weekend. Hahahaha. Love that kid.
4 easy planned for this morning.
on my way to badass
Thanks for starting us off Brilliant!
Good morning Pens!
Short mileage for me today. I need a rest day soon. Maybe Sunday.
Still waiting for the perfect race picture. 5K PR-33:52 , 10K PR 1:11:16, First HM 2:42:28
Praying this won't turn out to be one of the stupidest decisions I've ever made.
If so, hopefully it's not DURING the event that you realize it as I did. lol
Morning. I have Pilates and 3-5 TM miles before I head to the airport tonight.
Brilliant, good luck at the OC!
StoneFence, enjoy the soon to happen rest day.
Damaris
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10 x 300m this morning. First week of sprint training and I'm sore! Couldn't finish my 15 x 100m Wednesday and took a RD yesterday.
Good luck Brilliant, Jerry, and D.
Allison - so you're going to pull a Melanie, running an impromptu marathon. I'd love to be in good enough shape to do that. It worked well for her, and I hope it works well for you. Maybe without all the pressure of a goal race, it is easier. Good luck.
StoneFence - you have a good streak going. Deliberately, or did it just happen? Nice, but I know how tiring it can be to not get a break when you need one.
Damaris - have fun this weekend. Good luck with the marathon
PAD - good work on the sprints. How many days of speedwork are you doing? Do you have a coach, a plan or are you making it up as you go?
AFM: another gloomy gray wet day. I hope to do a few miles later, if it isn't raining.
PAD - good work on the sprints. How many days of speedwork are you doing? Do you have a coach, a plan or are you making it up as you go? AFM: another gloomy gray wet day. I hope to do a few miles later, if it isn't raining.
3 to 5 days a week of speed alternating weeks. I do have a coach that put the plan together for me.
Singer who runs a smidge
Afternoon, Penguins!! I'm running a bit late today, as I had a dentist appointment this morning. No worries, just a routine cleaning. Woo-hoo for FRIDAY!!!Brilliant -- excited for your impromptu marathon!!Stone -- have a good short day!!LRB -- good to see you in the igloo, man!!Docket -- hope you get it all in before the flight!!PAD -- hope your body settles into the pace!!Ginny -- hope you get some dry time!!
When it's all said and done, no one remembers how far we have run. The only thing that matters is how we have loved.
At PT last week I found out that I've been running all wrong. This week, I found out I've been walking all wrong.
Had a good, helpful session and then a lovely run on the Alter G.
Imagine all the other things you've been doing all wrong!! Sitting, eating, stand-up comedy ...
It's how I stay cool, yo.