Thanks for All the Support

You Cannot Run a Marathon without support

Thanks to my husband who puts up with me getting up at dark-30 to run and taking great care of Savannah. Savannah always has fun things to say to me when I come home. "Did you race today?" "Mommy, you should wear your skirt all day so you can be a princess like me." And last night right before bed, she said "let's exercise." Savannah has been helping me with strength training. She usually jumps on me when I am doing planks and crunches. Good resistance training....possibly a little dangerous. I love my family. 

Thanks to my friend Kim who started all this running. She also catches me at the end of my long runs and makes the hardest part of the run so much fun. I could not have finished the 23 miler with out her (she joined me for 8...when she only wanted to do 6). I love my friend.

Thanks to my Dad for his enthusiasm for exercise. I remember fondly when you would go running. It was always a mystery to me (where did he go), and I wanted to be a part of that adventure. You could have totally run a marathon...and beyond.

THE TAPER

Mileage: 20 miles (next week will be two tempo runs! They are the toughest for me)

Lessons Learned: Do not eat a lot late at night before a long run! I had fun with my friends Helen and Matt and some delicious food. BUT, I paid for it. Acid indigestion and a sudden stop at Kroger 5 miles in...that I would rather not relive. The cashier asked as I jogged back out of the store, "are you OK?" I said, "now," I am.

A Date in History: I actually uttered the words "I am tired of chick-fil-a." I know it will come back. I think it is just part of my taper....taper off of the chick-fil-a wraps.