4

hannah came to watch the kids this morning and even though i had a million errands i should have been running, i knew i needed to go for a run and have some quiet time w/the Lord.

i drove across town and parked my car, so i could run a different route. it was a nice change.
and, so beautiful...all the flowering trees are amazing right now. i planned on just running an easy 4, but i kept looking at my pace on the garmin. i really need to quit paying attention to that sometimes!

pace: 9:02

*tomorrow i am planning on running 8. my friend amy is rollerblading next to me again.
what a good friend!

5

i've only run once this week and it didn't go very well.
i'm sitting here waiting for my husband to get back from running, so i can go.

it's already 7, so it will have to be a short run. it will be dark soon.
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i ended up doing 5. it was a much better run tonight and perfect weather. my first 2 miles didn't feel the best, but that is totally normal for me. a few things i worked on tonight were keeping my arms low, using my arms more, and thinking about my mantra "i love hills." you'll have to try saying it as you run up a hill, it works!

pace: 9:40

3

wasn't i just saying i felt like i could run forever?! that was definitely not the case today.
i only ran 3 miles and i just felt so s.l.o.w. and heavy.
it probably didn't help that this morning i made cinnamon rolls for the kids and ended up eating two. all day i just felt blah, but the good news is i ran 3 miles tonight and tomorrow is a new day.

wow!

a friend just reminded me that there are only 4 more weeks until training begins for the chicago marathon.

today i watched this video of the course again. i love that it is a flat course and there are so many spectators. i'm really hoping to run well.

10

ran 10 today. my friend amy roller bladed next to me the whole time, what a good friend!
it was such a beautiful day today - mid 60's/low wind - perfect for running!
i felt great today. felt like i could have kept going. ahh, love when that happens!

pace: 9:43

3

3 in the rain. when i left it was just sprinkling, but shortly after it started to down pour.
i could have turned around, but i decided to do 3. i hadn't run since saturday and i
wanted to go so bad.

pace: 9:02

hoping to run 10 this weekend.

ipods, etc.

just read this on the chicago marathon site: ... i was so glad to read that! i need music!

Can I run with an iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the governing body of the sport, recently amended the ban on headphones, ipods, etc. Only athletes competing in Championship races for awards, medals or prize money may not use electronic devices such as headphones.

What is NOT allowed on the course?
The use of video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras or any similar devices by participants in the event is prohibited. The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to (a) authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device will not be permitted.

sadly, no running for me today. it's a super busy day here. i did do jillian's shred video though. i am really liking it, but haven't ventured into level 3 just yet. if you've been doing it, i'd love to hear what you think!