Week two

This week has been a bit crazy with all the emotional ups and downs that are going on... BUT I was able to keep on my running schedule, which is something that can be so difficult to maintain. I did another five-miler on Sunday, but it was after a week of running twice after 45-minute Spin classes (Tuesday and Thursday) and a four mile tempo (Wednesday) and running a PT test with a friend on Friday. Saturday was a much needed rest day.

Things that run through my mind as I run: "Ooooh, I love this song!" "Is that a raccoon? Yes, it is." "Hm, wish I remembered my Camelbak--I'm pretty thirsty." "What do I need to do at work next week?" "How much longer until Rob comes home?" "I hope (insert person's name here--there are several people I think about) will be okay...very worried about them." "Better not rain right now." Also, things like: the meaning of life, whether or not I know what I want to do when I grow up and things of that ilk. Nothing all that interesting, and so random! But it always amazes me when I get to the higher miles how my mind will wander all over the place, just to not think about what I'm doing.

So far I've raised $175 for my MB fund. That's a pretty good start, no doubt, but I really hope that I can raise so much more.

Here's my weekly stats (per my nifty Garmin):
Long run length: 5 miles
Total time: 1:02
Average time: 12:29
Best time: 9:12

Weather: Not quite so hot, but still typical early summer Florida.
Song o' the run: Love Dump by Static-X

First day

This morning began my second trek to complete the "Race and a Half Challenge" in January. I was excited about it last night, but this morning I got up and remembered: it's June. I live in Florida. Even at 0530, it's HOT. But I finished my five miles and that's what this is really about, I think.

Here are my stats:

Miles: 5

Total time: 1:04

Average pace: 1258

Best pace: 0830

Weather: Hot--temps were actually in the upper-70s but the "feels like" temperature was in the mid-80s.

You may have noticed that I'm a slow runner. I decided when I starting marathoning that finishing was more important to me than finishing in a certain time. It may not be for everyone, but it works for me. And since I'm the one training to run almost 40 miles in two days...well, I just don't mind being slow. In the words of OMM "I may not pass you, but I will outlast you."

Beth