New York City callenge. Today I am going try and run 3 miles of hills in Queens. I haven't run since I was in Jamaica so I am a little worried. The half marathon is in a month and I am starting to freak out a little. I am not really prepared for this. What if I can't do this? I have spent alot of money to do this and I feel like it might be for nothing. Oh well, wish me luck today, we walked over 5 miles yesterday all over New York so my legs are rather tired. The onky good thing is that I will have Brianne by side who never is bothered by how slow I am. She is such a great kid, wish I had back home with me for this last month of training, dhe is the best.

triumphs and disappointments

On Monday it was a very stressful day so when I got home I laced up my sneakers and went for a run. Three miles later I felt much better. Not one of my fastest runs but not bad. My strength and conditioning coach is in Disney right now so no boot camp for another whole week- I will die on the first day back I can guarantee it, but I feel like I am losing momentum.
Today it is around 45 degrees outside - in January are you kidding so I decided to do my 3 miles again.Well I did one. :( my legs felt like lead and I just was not feeling it. So I stopped.  I am mad at myself that I quit. On a day when I should be so excited cuz it is warm out I gave up. I will probably continue to beat myself up for the rest of the night- but tomorrow is another day. I will be running 6 miles on Sunday, I should be able to do it if I rest up the rest of the week.  How do people run everyday? My legs were like are you nuts? thanks for checking in!! TTFN

Distance training

Today was distance training group.  We had to run 4 miles. It was really not too bad. The last mile seemed like FOREVER but I did it. Next Saturday it goes to 6- are you kidding me. I do not consider that a gradual increase, maybe 4 and a half 5 at best but to up it to 6 is insane. Luckily I will be in Jamaica so at least I will be warm. I can't wait til the day when I think 3 miles is just another day. Well gotta go I will keep you posted on my successes!

Well 8 weeks and counting. Today starts the intense training (intense to me anyway!). Just ran my three miles, it was really not bad out at all. I really do like to run, it helps clear my mind and I feel like I am breathing again. The problem I had today was that I did my workout with Joel yesterday and my hamstrings are sooo tight that it made my lower back hurt which made me run a little different, which made my knee hurt, etc,,etc.  Oh well I didn't stop or walk so I figure that is good.  Saturday starts the distance group- we have to run 4 miles, which is the farthest I have ever run, I am a little intimidated but I don't care if I am last, I AM RUNNING 4 MILES! I will keep you posted on that. The following weeks it is 6 miles- luckily I will be in Jamaica so at least I won't be cold. Talk to you all soon.