I will run again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just don't have nother race on the calendar yet. I did receive some birthday moeny from my inlaws at Sela's party...now I just to decide on a weekend. 5K? 10K? or should I aim high for another 1/2 marathon in November? That's where my heart is - I want to improve my performance...reach my goals. I think I"m just scared of falling short again. Am I alone in this? Is this normal for athletes? Yeah...I consider myself an athlete! :)

1/2 Marathon

My first half marathon is finally behind me. I couldn't have - scratch that - wouldn't have finished without Jason being by my side. I thought that I was totally prepared and I learned that around mile 6 that I was NOT. I was not properly hydrated - not conditioned for the terrain and not very well rested due to traveling...with kids! :)

It was a great experience and I'd do it all again. I think that the best part was on mile 3 when we saw our support - Jason and I married well. Our spouses and children were there cheering us on - and Noah yelling "GO MOMMY GO!" brought me to tears! It was totally awesome.

I have respect for the 1/2 marathon distance and admiration for those crazy folks who run hills. I on the other hand am going to stick to my flat hot & muggy Florida terrain for now. I hear the Space Coast 1/2 marathon is still open and going on in November...there's time to work on my training, right? :)

Long Run

I've been running on E. Rumour has it that stress can do that to you...:)

I really have been running but we've been having computer issues so I've not been able to get online regularly enough to be able to update the blogs. The most important update for me is that I ran 13.5 yesterday and m a tiny bit sore this morning. Yesterdays run was my longest and unexpected. I started off with a nice 5 miles - felt great so I added an extra 3.5 - still felt great despite being a little dehydrated so I came home for a quick drink of Argenine Extreme and Catalyst - so I ran another 5 miles. I did have an issue with my knee around mile 11.5 but worked it out and made my way home without further issue.

The greatest thing about my run yesterday though is that now I am confident about the run in Nashville in a few weeks. I was worried that it might be too much - but now I feel like it's going to be tons of fun - can't wait to get my medal! :)

I'm going to put it on the Christmas tree!