2 weeks from today is Marine Corps! Once again, I have not put in the time for training which should tell me something, and I think I've got it this time, but we'll see. My thoughts while running the long run yesterday: won't be doing another marathon till I'm 45 (last week it was 40). Yesterday I did 15 miles. I was aiming for 18, and usually I do 12 two weeks out and ended up in the middle. It was another SLOW long distance. Last weekend was 20, the weekend before was 16. The 20 went well, the 16 was awful, and this one was partially awful and partially decent. I am going so slowly (averaging 10:30/11 min miles) that it's kind of crazy. Maybe it's a mind block? During the week, I am more in the 8:45-9:15 min range and feel strong.
Here was my outfit and soon I will have a review for you of the compression shorts. I think this will be my marathon outfit - I can't come up with any costumes and it's doubtful I'll actually be able to run w/ my sister anyway if we could think of something fun :(
I did make THE pancakes I wrote about on Friday. They were delicious but a lot of work. I don't know if I'd make them again honestly but would love it if someone could make them for me! They were REALLY rich!! As delicious as they were, I don't even feel good if I eat much this type of thing anymore. The pancakes without the cinnamon and topping would have been good enough!
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| Kara enjoyed them with her Poppi. |
I'm a runner mom! I know 0 other runner moms. I wish I did though!
ReplyDeleteNice job on your final long run. You are putting in the mileage, even if your pace is not where you'd like it.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you can't find moms to run with - that would help so much!
Oh heavens this post speaks to me! After yesterday's marathon, I have decided to quit them for awhile. I finally accepted yesterday that I am overextending myself. I hate the fact that most of my runs are done at 8pm after baby is in bed, or done during lunch sneaking away from the office. It caused too much stress! And, my unning group people, who are great friends, don't get why I don't got for coffee after the weekend long runs, sign up for other races, etc. Where are the runner moms?
ReplyDeleteMove to my neighborhood, just about every mom I know runs. While this is awesome, it is a little frustrating for me since I haven't been able to get out there and start training.
ReplyDeleteI am also a running mom and know zero others locally! Everyone of my friends thinks I am crazy and say that all this running will come to an end for me soon. Where's the love!
ReplyDeleteNice job on your long run. I feel actually the same way. Can you move to Iowa I would love to run with you. I know it is so hard to find a running partner that is your pace and that like to get up early and get it done. Which is me. Your doing great with your training. You are going to Rock IT.
ReplyDeletei am a runner mom!! but i don't live near you, otherwise i'd love to run with you ;) i don't know what to tell you, but i think with my schedule, it'd be near impossible to coordinate with other runner moms.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on getting this far! marine corps is a great marathon- nice choice!
The only runner moms I know are bloggers!!! I'm out there though every Saturday morning and I swear I can smell other people's pancakes!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree....I despise moving!!!
Ha! I know other runner moms, but we don't live all that close, and we are all on our own schedules. I just try to fit in my running when I can, and trying to actually meet up with people to run just doesn't happen all that often. However, I am happy to run alone. Doesn't bother me at all - it's my "alone time" and it's always nice for me to clear my head out in the woods by myself. That said, I know that running with friends is such a boost and I do love the few times I get to do so!
ReplyDeleteGood luck finding other moms to run with, and good luck with the move!!!
Long time no comment but this runner mom is still here and with you!! xoxo Helen :)
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