Hi everyone-
Saturday I completed 12 miles! Can you believe it?!?! I never thought that I would do more than one lap around Stony and I did 2, and more to come. My average was a 14 minute mile...not too shabby. I think I get better as I keep practicing. For awhile I think I hit a wall and wasn't progressing, but I seem to be overcoming that hurdle.
I am also officially registered to run/walk the Women's Nike Marathon! October 19th will be here before you know it. Thank you all for your support and I will keep you updated as I progress through the next couple of months.
Thanks,
Emily
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Bugs!!!
Hi All!
Sorry it's been a few since I've written last. Summer is underway and I have been slowing down on my training. I can definitely feel it on our long runs. We had a good 4th of July, still got my run in! Then the following weekend Hannah was in a pageant. It was an action packed weekend but I think she really enjoyed it. Last weekend Jessica and I grilled at Sam's Club, proceeds profiting LLS. We had a good turnout and thanks to all who bought lunch or dinner from us. And thanks to the fams for helping out. We couldn't have done it without you!
Trying to make up for that run, Jessica and I went to Stony Creek on that Friday night. We didn't make it very far. We were attacked by these horrible flies. Our friends Gina and Brian were bike riding there that night. Brian came up behind us and well...it's a good thing there was a bathroom across the road! Anyway, we ended up flagging them down to take us back to the cars because the bugs were so bad.
Do you remember that list I was making for my runs? ie. flashlight! Well now we can add that I need to bathe in Deep woods off before I go out next time!!!
I have 12 miles to do tomorrow, so wish me luck!
Em
Sorry it's been a few since I've written last. Summer is underway and I have been slowing down on my training. I can definitely feel it on our long runs. We had a good 4th of July, still got my run in! Then the following weekend Hannah was in a pageant. It was an action packed weekend but I think she really enjoyed it. Last weekend Jessica and I grilled at Sam's Club, proceeds profiting LLS. We had a good turnout and thanks to all who bought lunch or dinner from us. And thanks to the fams for helping out. We couldn't have done it without you!
Trying to make up for that run, Jessica and I went to Stony Creek on that Friday night. We didn't make it very far. We were attacked by these horrible flies. Our friends Gina and Brian were bike riding there that night. Brian came up behind us and well...it's a good thing there was a bathroom across the road! Anyway, we ended up flagging them down to take us back to the cars because the bugs were so bad.
Do you remember that list I was making for my runs? ie. flashlight! Well now we can add that I need to bathe in Deep woods off before I go out next time!!!
I have 12 miles to do tomorrow, so wish me luck!
Em
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Fastest time yet!
Hi!
We didn't have a scheduled run this past weekend due to the holiday, but of course still had to get our miles in! We were scheduled for 10 miles! Since I didn't have my running buddy with me (Jessica was up north) I decided to split my run in two parts. I did the first as my 6 mile loop around Stony Creek. With music in ear, I took off and decided to run a little differently that day. I did 1/2 mile jogging and then 1/4 walk rest for 4 of those 6 miles. In the middle I was a little tired and did every 1/4 mile instead. This was the most jogging I've done so far and I did it in less than a 14 minute mile! Not to shabby!!! Unfortunately I didn't get the rest of my miles in walking or jogging, but I did get them in on an awesome family bike ride! That's the important thing is the fun family physical activity. That's my ultimate goal!
I'll post soon!
Em
We didn't have a scheduled run this past weekend due to the holiday, but of course still had to get our miles in! We were scheduled for 10 miles! Since I didn't have my running buddy with me (Jessica was up north) I decided to split my run in two parts. I did the first as my 6 mile loop around Stony Creek. With music in ear, I took off and decided to run a little differently that day. I did 1/2 mile jogging and then 1/4 walk rest for 4 of those 6 miles. In the middle I was a little tired and did every 1/4 mile instead. This was the most jogging I've done so far and I did it in less than a 14 minute mile! Not to shabby!!! Unfortunately I didn't get the rest of my miles in walking or jogging, but I did get them in on an awesome family bike ride! That's the important thing is the fun family physical activity. That's my ultimate goal!
I'll post soon!
Em
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Scenic Route
Hi Everyone!
We had 9 miles to do last Saturday and needed a new route at Stony Creek. We did 1 full loop around (6 miles) and in the middle broke off to go to the nature center for 3 more miles. The weather was a little threatening...thunderstorms possible, so if there was lightning we needed to seek shelter. There is either a bathroom or pavilion at every stop along the way through the park except for the 1 1/2 distance to the nature center. It was a very nice and quiet run, just thankful it didn't storm. It finally rained for the last mile....but that felt good!
Next will be double digits!!!
Stay tuned...
Em
We had 9 miles to do last Saturday and needed a new route at Stony Creek. We did 1 full loop around (6 miles) and in the middle broke off to go to the nature center for 3 more miles. The weather was a little threatening...thunderstorms possible, so if there was lightning we needed to seek shelter. There is either a bathroom or pavilion at every stop along the way through the park except for the 1 1/2 distance to the nature center. It was a very nice and quiet run, just thankful it didn't storm. It finally rained for the last mile....but that felt good!
Next will be double digits!!!
Stay tuned...
Em
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