Uphill both ways

10 miles today with my friend Nicole!  We did AWESOME! especially compared to the last time we tried 10 miles.  It took me about 1 hr 45 min.  I did the first half in 51 min and the second half in 54 minutes.  The whole time we were running the first half, I kept saying that I though we running uphill on a small incline, Nicole told me it was flat.  I said the same thing on the way back and that is where I got my entry title.  Basically, you had to be there.  I had so much energy at the end, I totally should have tried to keep up with Nicole.  But I'm of the mindset that if I am going to spend close to 2 hours or more running, it should be enjoyable and not a killer.  The reality is that I am not an extreme or professional runner.  I am a girl who wants to run her 1st marathon and complete it.  I'm getting the distance in without stopping and I'm proud of that.  I'm not too concerned with my time come marathon day, I just want to finish and be proud that I did. 

I ran 3 miles on Wednesday.  It was awesome because I babysit during the day but this week the girl wasn't there and the boy had golf camp in the morning.  I was able to drop him off and run and get paid!  Sweet.  I wish I had done it yesterday too like planned but instead I took a nap.

3 miles tomorrow (slow) and 5 on Sunday.  I'm moving at the end of July so I'm mighty stressed, I hope it doesn't impact my running.



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So today I saw my doctor about my kyphosis (basically I slouch) and how it is effecting my running.  She referred me to a physical therapist and then told me that not all body types were meant to run marathons.  She was excited that I was doing it though and when I left she told me good luck.  I'm very confused, except for that one comment, she seemed totally cool with the marathon and that is why she gave me the referral which she said she normally wouldn't be allowed to do since my case is mild.  I can't get in until August though so that sucks.



Fail

So, my friend Nicole and I attempted our 10 mile run.  It was so humid outside and it felt like we were runnign through a sponge.  I guess the title of this entry is a little wrong because we completed the 10 miles (and probably more) but I ended up having to walk some and our legs were beyond sore when we were finished.  Our 8 mile run last Saturday was so good that this run was a bit depressing.

This week hasn't been good all around for training.  I was supposed to get two 3 mile runs in and a 5 mile run.  I only got the 5 mile run in on a treadmill.  I had 2 doc appointments this week over an hour away after work on Monday and Wednesday.  Then I was just so emotionally drained from work and the third anniversary of my best friend/college roommate's death. 

Live and learn.

This coming week is a step back week.  The long run is only 7 miles so thats good.  Its a 3-5-3-7 week.  Its the last week of school though so we'll see if I get it all in.

Well, I have to babysit in 30 minutes and I'm hanging out with my best friend later tonight, I guess I'll get some rest in tomorrow.