10 Miles

Last Sunday I ran 10 miles with my group. Run was great! I tried to implement chi running and I felt really good. During the rest of the week I only ran once (2 mi) and worked on yoga and pilates. I don't like pilates. Today's run was 10 miles again. This time I didn't eat any carbs this morning, didn't really want to go, and didn't practice chi running. My hip flexors hurt, my knees hurt and my legs are really sore. This was a horrible run. :( I'll make sure next week I prepare myself better.
Next Sunday -- 11 miles!

The Concert!

I almost forgot to tell you about the Toby Keith concert. I don't know if it was the venue (probably), but I wasn't too pleased with this concert. The concert starts at 7:30pm in San Diego (outside). Amber went with me and our seats were pretty good, not too far from the stage. Miranda Lambert was the opening act. She did pretty good, but I wasn't there for her. I was too excited about seeing Toby Keith perform so I couldn't wait until she was done. Well wait I did...Toby Keith's performance didn't start until 9:30pm. (I am usually asleep by this time. I knew I'd be up late, but I thought by 9:30 the concert would be almost over.) By the time he started almost everyone around us was wasted. We had a couple just in front of us that were drunk and all they did was dance. (Not the kind that I would want my young child to see.) When Toby finally came out guess what? He looked like he was wasted too! When he first started to sing I thought he sounded a little scratchy and off. He finally got into the swing of things, but it was pretty much the same concert I had seen 3-4 years ago. He did change some words on some of the songs, but not for the better. Then what next? We can smell pot! The drunk lady in front of us decided she needed her medicinal pot on top of all of her alcohol. Someone alerted security and she stopped. Needless to say I wasn't that impressed with this concert. We didn't stay for the encore, I wanted to get out before all the drunks hit the road. Will I go to another concert by him? Maybe in a different venue, and in a few years. Don't get me wrong I love Toby Keith's songs, I just don't think he was shining that night. We got home around 12:30. I was tired!

Back to Training

Now that I am done with the DL 1/2, I will continue my training with the running group I'm in. I didn't do much this past week, my legs were sore. Corey and I ran 1.2 miles on Friday just to loosen my legs up a bit.

Today I ran 9.2 miles with my group. Next Sunday will be 10 miles.

I am trying to learn a different way of running called Chi Running. It is supposed to help me to run without as much effort or injury. I hope I can get the hang of it. I listened to his tape during my run, it kept my mind off the long distance if nothing else. I could definately tell I used different muscles. I actually feel pretty good today. I'm tired, but that's because I wake up at 5am to do this.

On another note, Amber and I are going to a Toby Keith concert in San Diego tonight. I can't wait! Last year I had tickets to his concert but Corey broke his wrist that same morning. I still have last years tickets in my drawer. :( This year I strapped Corey to his bed and told him not to move! (Just kidding!)

I DID IT!!!

I completed my first 1/2 marathon! Boy was it hot!! I actually did better than I thought I would. When I was driving to Disneyland from our hotel the temp on the van was telling me it was already 81 degrees at 4:45a.m. It was humid and hot. We were under a red flag warning which advised anyone prone to heat exhaustion not to run. The next level was a black flag and if we reached that they wouldn't time anyone, it would just turn into a 13 1/2 mile fun run. Fortunately we didn't have to do that. I know of at least 3 people that needed medical help on the route. One was to a young girl, probably high school age. She went down at mile 11. Medical was helping her when I went by. That being said I took my time, poured water on myself at every water stop and made sure I drank and GU'd. Corey brought me cold water at mile 9 and I poured it on myself, that really helped. My time was 2:34:47.

I have my medal!! I'll take a picture of it and when I figure out how to put pictures on my blog I will post it.

Corey you were great suport!! Thanks alot!!! :)

Wish me luck!

Well, it's finally here! The Disneyland 1/2 Marathon. I have mixed feelings -- nervous and excited all at the same time. I know I've run this distance before, so I can do it. But, it doesn't help that the weather has been so hot and humid so early in the morning. I'll just take it as easy and hope I make it within the timeframe allowed. My knee's been hurting this week, but it actually feels really good today.

Today Corey and I are going to Disneyland to pick up my packet and listen to a couple of speakers. Then we are staying at a hotel to rest and use the jacuzzi and pool. I'll get up around 3:30 a.m. to get ready and be at Disneyland by 4:30a.m. The hotel is at mile 9 so Corey will be able to see me run (or limp) by.

I'll let everyone know how I do tomorrow night. By the way, instead of luck, a prayer might do me better. Thanks!