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Why does it get harder?

Two weeks ago, I ran 10 miles – my first non-stop long run.  It took me about 1 hr 50 minutes – 11 min pace.  It was sunny & 40 degrees. I felt great afterwards.

Today, I went for a 11 mile run and it was horrible – it felt like 26.2!!! I was dragging… I felt like I would die!  It took me about 2 hrs 20 minutes…everything ached!! It was cloudy, 19 degrees & windy! I was wearing my new sneakers.

What gives?

My half marathon is in 3 weeks so that means 1 more long run and then taper.

I know I can walk & finish the half but you have to complete it in 2:45 in order to get a finisher medal – that’s 12:35 pace.

Today’s run won’t do!!

On a brighter note:

Christmas was good.  My hubby & I went to the movies Christmas Eve.  We saw True Grit – the remake was pretty good.

True Grit

I spent Christmas  morning with my mentee & her son exchanging gifts.

Richard & his new race car set

Then we went to Lake George in the afternoon. We had dinner, watched old movies, played pool…always a fun time!

 
dinner with the lg gang

 
me & my hubby

Our gifts were supposed to be our trip to Florida – my hubby visiting his sister & me to Naples for the HM. But he didn’t listen, he got me:

It’s the Garmin Forerunner 110.  If I were to get one, I would get the Forerunner 205 (or 305 or 405). He isn’t a runner and had no idea.  I’m going to return it.  It’s the thought that counts!!!

Happy Running! Hope your Christmas was Merry!

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Happy Hump Day

Gee, this week is speeding by!

I have a 5K this Saturday!  After last week’s lack of running, I planned to run more so I could maybe PR!

NOT!!!

Monday after work, I had team tennis practice.  Yesterday, I played tennis after work.  Today, I have a team tennis lesson after work. Tomorrow I play tennis before work.

Yes, tennis has overshadowed running until after Sectionals and if we win, til after Nationals.

And then, there’s Amanda, my mentee – Sunday at the lake, Mon am – road test, Thursday – Funplex…

Amanda & Richard on our boat

And then, there’s my Mah Jongg friends (They want to play 2x this week) and my hubby and my JOB!

How’s a girl supposed to find time to run??? If I don’t run, my 5k race time will SUCK!

I’m doing my best — Yesterday after 2 hours of tennis, I ran 3 miles (in the almost dark).  This morning before work, I squeezed in another 2 miles. I may even run some more Friday before work (though I don’t usually run the day before a race.)

Goals for this Saturday’s 5K:

A – PR
B – under 30 minutes
C- faster than last year’s (31:04)
D- win my age group
E – finish

Happy Running!

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Sunday Funday

I’ve recuperated from my Saturday race and parties.

Today was my day to skip running and spent time with my hubby & my mentee.  I was fortunate to be able to do both at the same time.  We spent the day on our boat on Lake George and it didn’t rain until we were putting it away. YAY!!

On second thought, running after a 3 year old should count as running. I am exhausted!

Happy Running!

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Wednesday & End of the Year Mentors Picnic

I’ve mentioned many times that when I’m not playing tennis or running, I am spending time with the girl I mentor and her 3 yr old son. Tonite was our annual picnic.  Unfortunately 4 of the mentees (including mine) couldn’t attend.  It was nice to see the girls, their kids & the other mentors.  The organization (Mentors & Moms)  is losing most of their funding so we talked about how to continue.  It will change to a volunteer organization with hopefully donations to fund some of the activities and the 2 organizers’ duties will be shared by the mentors.

Here are pics of those who came:

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I skipped running for this but it was worth it.

Happy Running!