Wow. Running 15 miles is hard. Who'd a thought? We started at 6:40am at Zuanich Park, ran to Chuckanut Crest (near the Teddy Bear Cove Parking Lot on Chuckanut Drive) and ran back. I had a lovely running partner; I think I talked her ear off. For some reason I just couldn't shut-up.
The run was good, I felt okay during it and immediatly after. However, now at 2:30 I am pretty sore! Mostly my feet, but also my butt and legs. I more worried about tomorrow though, the soreness tends to wait a day or two to really kick in!
The cuts on my feet didn't bleed, so all is well there.
When we got done we remarked that it was fantastic that we ran that far, but can't imagine tacking 11 more miles on. 2 months to go!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
A Year Older, a new group
I did not realize this until a few months ago, but women in their thirties are extremely competitive and fast. Looking at the top times for races for women in their 20's compared to 30's is unreal. If only I had decided to start running a few years ago!
To top it off, I sliced my foot open in three places today. I was trying to hydrate myself for the big 15 mile run tomorrow. I dropped a glass and it shattered sending shards of glass everywhere. Thankfully nothing was cut deep.
Happy Birthday to me!
To top it off, I sliced my foot open in three places today. I was trying to hydrate myself for the big 15 mile run tomorrow. I dropped a glass and it shattered sending shards of glass everywhere. Thankfully nothing was cut deep.
Happy Birthday to me!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Run 542
also known as CRAZY GIRL WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?
For some reason I cannot explain, I decided to do the Run 542. It's only 7 miles, yes I can say only 7 with confidence now. However, it's the 3,000 ft elevation gain that's got me worried!.
RUN542 climbs nearly 3000 total feet over 7.2 miles of very rough access roads and technical single track in, around and through the legendary Mt Baker Ski Area and the Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest. Starting at the White Salmon Base Area (el. 3500ft), under the magnificent glaciers of Mt. Shuksan, the course climbs 5 separate and challenging ascents, laced with 4 descents, and tops out at Artist Point (el. 5140ft.).
Again, what was I thinking?
I did sign up for a class through the YMCA to train for the run, which is great. There are 6 other awesome ladies also in the class.
It should be fun!
For some reason I cannot explain, I decided to do the Run 542. It's only 7 miles, yes I can say only 7 with confidence now. However, it's the 3,000 ft elevation gain that's got me worried!.
RUN542 climbs nearly 3000 total feet over 7.2 miles of very rough access roads and technical single track in, around and through the legendary Mt Baker Ski Area and the Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest. Starting at the White Salmon Base Area (el. 3500ft), under the magnificent glaciers of Mt. Shuksan, the course climbs 5 separate and challenging ascents, laced with 4 descents, and tops out at Artist Point (el. 5140ft.).
Again, what was I thinking?
I did sign up for a class through the YMCA to train for the run, which is great. There are 6 other awesome ladies also in the class.
It should be fun!
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