Had the best weather yet for a long run this past Saturday. 35 degrees and sunny!
It was a challenging 11 mile route with some lengthy hills smack dab in the middle. I plan all of my long runs on MapMyRun.com and write down the street names on a small piece of paper, just in case I take a wrong turn! Unfortunately, mapping them on this website leaves room for some unexpected terrain...
Despite the hills, I kept my 9.5 minute mile pace and didn't stop once! It definitely helped having Eric on the run with me. He is training for a half marathon and stayed two steps behind me the entire time, making sure I didn't stop to take any naps in the snow banks. Now if only he can follow me during the actual marathon...
I am definitely feeling my legs today! They feel great, a little bit of pain in my hips and shins, but I'll be ready to get back to the gym and hit the treadmill on Tuesday.
Whenever the runs get hard, I keep in mind why I am doing this in the first place. I am running for myself, to accomplish a goal, to prove to myself that I can do something of this magnitude, but more importantly, I am doing this to raise awareness of Special Olympics Athletes. As you read my blog, and follow my journey, please keep in mind my fundraising page, and my overall mission of this marathon!
Elisabeth's Marathon Fundraising page
Mention it to friends, family, and potential donors! I really appreciate any and all of the help to reach my goal of raising $5,000.
I will have details of my fundraising event and how to purchase tickets later this week, so stay tuned!!!
Thanks to you all for continuing to follow my blog, and for all of the love and support I have received so far.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
67! The Great Cookie Race
67 days left and still going strong!
The training gets easier during the midweek "short" runs and then harder every long run. It's a great feeling to be able to run 4 and 5 miles during the weekdays as if it is 1 or 2, and I have noticed a major change in my breathing! I am also able to do a lot more than before. Some nights I will complete a 60 minute cardio class at the gym and then hit the treadmill for my run.
I had an odd schedule the past few days, went away for the weekend, and didn't exactly follow my running regimen. The beginning of this week came fast, but I was right back into the training since I am now realizing that I can't take a couple days off here and there. Yesterday was a great 4 mile run, my body felt NO PAIN and my breathing was right on.
Tonight I did a 60 minute cardio class and then 2.5 miles on the treadmill. I probably should have run 1 or 2 more miles, but today at work I purchased 5 boxes of girl scout cookies from a coworker and could only envision the green thin mint box sitting in my car waiting to be ripped open and eaten! Talking about exercise and cookies reminds me of a great childhood story. My family used to go to Smugglers' Notch to go skiing every year when we were young. On a couple of occasions, my siblings and I were part of "The Cookie Race", which from the name you can pretty much tell what it's all about. Ski down the hill, in and out of a few obstacles, and get a giant cookie at the end. MY KIND OF RACE. So if you're thinking what I'm thinking, I need to find someone to hold a really big, and preferably warm, giant chocolate chip cookie at the end of my marathon. A glass of milk might be nice too, although I am not too sure that's what I will want to drink after my 26.2 miles....
On a more serious note, I have my 11 mile run this weekend. Definitely feeling a little nervous that I am not ready, but also excited to test out how I feel on a run of this length. Tomorrow and Friday will be VERY important days to stretch and hydrate. I am shooting to get a 5 mile run in tomorrow, teach my 60 minute cardio class, and then probably rest on Friday before the big run on Saturday.
Words of encouragement are greatly appreciated! And please don't forget about my marathon fundraising page: Elisabeth's Marathon Fundraising Page!!!
So many of you have already given to the organization and in support of my efforts, and I am extremely grateful for the continued support!
The training gets easier during the midweek "short" runs and then harder every long run. It's a great feeling to be able to run 4 and 5 miles during the weekdays as if it is 1 or 2, and I have noticed a major change in my breathing! I am also able to do a lot more than before. Some nights I will complete a 60 minute cardio class at the gym and then hit the treadmill for my run.
I had an odd schedule the past few days, went away for the weekend, and didn't exactly follow my running regimen. The beginning of this week came fast, but I was right back into the training since I am now realizing that I can't take a couple days off here and there. Yesterday was a great 4 mile run, my body felt NO PAIN and my breathing was right on.
Tonight I did a 60 minute cardio class and then 2.5 miles on the treadmill. I probably should have run 1 or 2 more miles, but today at work I purchased 5 boxes of girl scout cookies from a coworker and could only envision the green thin mint box sitting in my car waiting to be ripped open and eaten! Talking about exercise and cookies reminds me of a great childhood story. My family used to go to Smugglers' Notch to go skiing every year when we were young. On a couple of occasions, my siblings and I were part of "The Cookie Race", which from the name you can pretty much tell what it's all about. Ski down the hill, in and out of a few obstacles, and get a giant cookie at the end. MY KIND OF RACE. So if you're thinking what I'm thinking, I need to find someone to hold a really big, and preferably warm, giant chocolate chip cookie at the end of my marathon. A glass of milk might be nice too, although I am not too sure that's what I will want to drink after my 26.2 miles....
On a more serious note, I have my 11 mile run this weekend. Definitely feeling a little nervous that I am not ready, but also excited to test out how I feel on a run of this length. Tomorrow and Friday will be VERY important days to stretch and hydrate. I am shooting to get a 5 mile run in tomorrow, teach my 60 minute cardio class, and then probably rest on Friday before the big run on Saturday.
Words of encouragement are greatly appreciated! And please don't forget about my marathon fundraising page: Elisabeth's Marathon Fundraising Page!!!
So many of you have already given to the organization and in support of my efforts, and I am extremely grateful for the continued support!
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