I had a great run along the Scott Pierson Trail in Tacoma. I ran for 60 minutes - my longest run so far. But they will be getting longer every week. Bring it on! I'm noticing that the longer runs really feel great. It gives me a chance to just focus on the run and not on cares and troubles; the thoughts flow.
And I got to take home Goofy - our team mascot. Each week someone gets to bring him home; add a little something to his outfit; and bring him back to pass on to someone who, in their opinion, has team spirit. I'm not sure what I'll do. Two of our coaches, Jason and Anna, announced that they are expecting their first baby. Congratulations to them!! I'm thinking Goofy may need a pacifier or something.....
Update: I think I might be on to something. Henry Thoreau was pretty smart and he said "Methinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow." I like that.
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John Bingham, runner and author. A miracle is about to start - I am training to run my first marathon on November 28, 2010 at the Amica Seattle Marathon. I will be running in memory of my brother-in-law,Bob Price. This blog is to record and share the ongoing adventure of my training. For more info about Team In Training or to donate click the link on the right.
Monday, August 30, 2010
8/14 Week 3: Oops!
Oops! I got home late from my St Helens adventure. I didn't set my alarm clock and overslept. I did make it to the end of practice so I could attend the fundraising clinic. Coach wasn't worried about the missed practice though- my legs got enough of a workout on the Friday climb. My teammates had run a route at Point Defiance Park that included a hill. They were all, "You missed the hill climb." I just smiled. St Helens gains 1200 ft/mile for three miles.
What can I say...I had need of the sky
"I am sick of four walls and a ceiling. I have need of the sky; I have business with the grass." - Richard Hovey, American writer/poet.
When I flipped my office calendar to the month of May I found this wonderful thought. It struck a chord with me because I very often feel that way. So, I decided it was time to take my business to Mt. St Helens. I had never been there. Friday the 13th seemed like the perfect day to climb an active volcano. Turns out is was perfect - clear and warm, with a slight breeze. Well, there was a stronge wind at the top but that is typical of the crater rim. The views were amazing. Thought I would share a couple pictures here. Training with a view...doesn't get much better thant this. :-)
When I flipped my office calendar to the month of May I found this wonderful thought. It struck a chord with me because I very often feel that way. So, I decided it was time to take my business to Mt. St Helens. I had never been there. Friday the 13th seemed like the perfect day to climb an active volcano. Turns out is was perfect - clear and warm, with a slight breeze. Well, there was a stronge wind at the top but that is typical of the crater rim. The views were amazing. Thought I would share a couple pictures here. Training with a view...doesn't get much better thant this. :-)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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