I recieved a card from my Mom this week. She wrote a fun poem for me and sent it with a $50 bill. I want to share the poem with you because it made me happy to read it and really encouraged me. I think that this poem my be one of the reasons I had such a great 6 mile run today.
8 weeks to train running to and fro
Miles and miles you have to go
As they click off and you leave them behind
Remember that before you know, you'll cross the line.
The legs and heart do get strong
And while you run you do no wrong
Camraderie and sister time
Valued more than a diamond mined
A break now and then to gather your wits
Will help to ensure that you do not quit
Soon you will finish and be oh so proud
We will be cheering oh so loud
Gloria's* will hit the spot
We'll have a celebration not forgot
For now go out to lunch on Dad and me
And take a moment to shout for glee.
*This is where we are going with Mom & Dad and our Hubbies after the race.(http://www.gloriassecretcafe.com/)
p.s. Ava, ok, ok, it wasn't really a $50 it was a $20.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Kickin' The Soccer Ball
Ran Council Crest Loop tonight.
Three and a half miles of "kicken' the soccer ball".
I had a helluva kick at the end, headed uphill, and finished strong.
Awesome. I am loving running again.
Three and a half miles of "kicken' the soccer ball".
I had a helluva kick at the end, headed uphill, and finished strong.
Awesome. I am loving running again.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Our Sister Run!
A 5 mile run was in store for us this day. 5 miles is what we needed to do to be on track for our 1/2 marathon training schedule. I was a bit anxious about how it would go. Hoping I could keep up and not disapoint....... Quite aware that Sally has been running more, longer, faster. A quiet voice told me that it was simply a run, nothing to worry about. We're sisters. We are accepting and encouraging of the other and Sis would be supporting of my belabored run.
It was a beautiful day. We started out from the Nike campus, Miss Sarah Belle in tow. Sisters running side by side.
I believe the last time we ran side by side was in 1995, when Sal met me at mile 20 of the Portland Marathon and ran in the few last miles with me. I remember that day like it was yesterday.
So we here we were... running, chatting, laughing, and then somewhere around mile three I began loosing steam. But Sally would have none of it. None of it!
"Use your core!", "Relax your arms!" "No, you aren't stopping" ~ A few times I had to glance over and make sure it was still my Sally and not a hired coach. "Who ARE you and what did you do with my sister?" I thought more than once.
We ended up finishing the run at my fastest pace 10:48 per mile. Excellent! ~ Thanks, Sal!
Our lunch at Blossoming Lotus was a wonderful reward to our four weeks of training and our run together.
"For there is no friend like a Sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands" Christina G. Rossetti
It was a beautiful day. We started out from the Nike campus, Miss Sarah Belle in tow. Sisters running side by side.
I believe the last time we ran side by side was in 1995, when Sal met me at mile 20 of the Portland Marathon and ran in the few last miles with me. I remember that day like it was yesterday.
So we here we were... running, chatting, laughing, and then somewhere around mile three I began loosing steam. But Sally would have none of it. None of it!
"Use your core!", "Relax your arms!" "No, you aren't stopping" ~ A few times I had to glance over and make sure it was still my Sally and not a hired coach. "Who ARE you and what did you do with my sister?" I thought more than once.
We ended up finishing the run at my fastest pace 10:48 per mile. Excellent! ~ Thanks, Sal!
Our lunch at Blossoming Lotus was a wonderful reward to our four weeks of training and our run together.
"For there is no friend like a Sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands" Christina G. Rossetti
REWARD DAY!
We are four weeks into our 1/2 Marathon Training. In December Ava & I sat at the Claim Jumper Restaurant with our giant sized chili & salads and planned out our "Sister Runs" and "Reward Days". We decided that we'd get together every four weeks, after training on our own, and do a training run together followed by some kind of reward. I know what you're thinking, the same thing we thought-- Hot Fudge Sundaes! We decided to dispose of that idea and be more creative -- and healthful-- with our reward planning.
So, our first reward day was yesterday and this is what we did:
We met at 8:15 at my gym. Ava came as my visitor. We attended the 8:30 Group Power class (weight lifting)...it was fun to work out side by side. After the class we changed into our running shoes, leashed up Sarah, who had been waiting for us in the car, and hit the pavement for a 5 mile run.
Truth be told, I was a little nerous about how this run would go since we've both been training on our own and have our own style (read pace). We discussed our expectations before the run...not too slow...not to fast. It was a great run and we both learned to compromise a bit for the sake of each other. Afterwards we took our time stretching and chatting. It was great not having to rush.
It was finally reward time! We headed over to NE Portland to the Blossoming Lotus (http://www.blpdx.com/) a Vegan restaurant specializing in raw/live food. We had a yummy fruit and cheese plate with blue cheese made from cashews! We also shared a deliciously spicy salad. After lunch we got a tour of the kitchen by one of the owners -- because he caught Ava lurking around the entrance to the kitchen on the way back from the bathroom trying to sneak a peak.
It was a great day and in reality the entire day, not just the lunch, was the reward for four weeks of hard work. Can't wait till our next reward!
So, our first reward day was yesterday and this is what we did:
We met at 8:15 at my gym. Ava came as my visitor. We attended the 8:30 Group Power class (weight lifting)...it was fun to work out side by side. After the class we changed into our running shoes, leashed up Sarah, who had been waiting for us in the car, and hit the pavement for a 5 mile run.
Truth be told, I was a little nerous about how this run would go since we've both been training on our own and have our own style (read pace). We discussed our expectations before the run...not too slow...not to fast. It was a great run and we both learned to compromise a bit for the sake of each other. Afterwards we took our time stretching and chatting. It was great not having to rush.
It was finally reward time! We headed over to NE Portland to the Blossoming Lotus (http://www.blpdx.com/) a Vegan restaurant specializing in raw/live food. We had a yummy fruit and cheese plate with blue cheese made from cashews! We also shared a deliciously spicy salad. After lunch we got a tour of the kitchen by one of the owners -- because he caught Ava lurking around the entrance to the kitchen on the way back from the bathroom trying to sneak a peak.
It was a great day and in reality the entire day, not just the lunch, was the reward for four weeks of hard work. Can't wait till our next reward!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Longest Short Run
Ever get 25 minutes into your run, look at your watch only to realize that you are only 4 minutes into it?
That was my run tonight.
I ran my 3 1/2 miles in 38 minute pace.. My fastest run ever and felt great.
Looking forward to our Siter Run this Saturday!
That was my run tonight.
I ran my 3 1/2 miles in 38 minute pace.. My fastest run ever and felt great.
Looking forward to our Siter Run this Saturday!
Monday, February 8, 2010
No Run Report
Fugget-about-it.
33 work outs in the last 38 days and the thought of running, stretching, even filling my water bottle makes me want to puke. Hey! This is a running blog, the word "puke" is going to come up sooner or later.
No work out for me today. I know that taking this day off to be home in the evening, relaxing will make me feel energized for tomorrow's run and our weekend 5 mile Sister Run.
"the time to relax is when you don't have time for it" ~ sydney j. harris
33 work outs in the last 38 days and the thought of running, stretching, even filling my water bottle makes me want to puke. Hey! This is a running blog, the word "puke" is going to come up sooner or later.
No work out for me today. I know that taking this day off to be home in the evening, relaxing will make me feel energized for tomorrow's run and our weekend 5 mile Sister Run.
"the time to relax is when you don't have time for it" ~ sydney j. harris
Post Run Report
Well, it wasn't pretty but its done. It felt like someone had cut me open at the waist and poured hot molten lead into my legs. On the upside, it is a beautiful day and I wore shorts and sunglasses....and my shorts didn't ride up my thighs, which, all things considered, is a win!
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