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Well...I'm pooped! I had my first official training run with my coach today. She pushed me to run farther than I have in a long time...hope I am not too sore tomorrow.
As Charles mentioned, I've been run/walking too. When I trained for my first half I was pretty happy with my time as a Newbie HalfMarathoner. 2:25 minutes wasn't too bad considering the 40 mile per hour wind gusts and Lake Michigan trying to drown me :) But my next two halfs were slooooooow. Ran Chicago Half in September...it was hot and sunny... and I didn't really train like I should have. The next one was the December Vegas Rock and Roll Half. I considered it more of a "fun run". Who wants to take running seriously during a trip to Vegas!
Since then I've been a real slacker! Or I like to think, I was taking a break and adding a layer of fat to carry me thru the cold winter months :)
Today I "ran" 6 miles. Still recovering from my cold so my coach started slow to see what I could do. I really am a lazy runner. When I feel like walking... I walk...look at the trees...the birds...enjoy the breeze.
But not today! At first we ran 1/4 mile and walked 1/4 mile...then ran 1/2 mile and walked 1/4 and then she pushed me to run 3/4 mile and walk 1/4. We finished the 6 miles using that system. The first mile really is the most difficult and then it gets easier...ok just a bit easier!
Commemorated our first run with a photo. Mary Ann is the super fit one on the left.
Carpe Somnium! Seize the dream! Whatever your dream may be!
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