Stop Thinking- Just do it!

Photographer: Scott Kaldahl

Okay, so I updated my web page and forgot to write the breaking news here! "Stop thinking, just do it" were the words of my husband as I mulled over the idea of pursuing the full marathon. Well,I did stop thinking about whether or not I'll do it, and made the decision to get on with the training. Yes, I am training to complete the San Diego Rock n' Roll marathon on June 6th!!!

April 10, 2010 (week 9)

This morning when my alarm clock went off at 4:00 A.M., I couldn't pinpoint from which direction the loud sound was coming! It seemed that I had just drifted off to sleep and next thing, I had to get out of bed. I left home at 4:37, the plan was to leave at 4:30, but I spent the extra minutes looking for my sun glasses and sunscreen- essential items for the Miami sun. Shanti, my training buddy, waited patiently as I ran back and forth into the house. As luck would have it, the day we left a few minutes late, we ran into a detour. At 4:55, we were not even at the U.S.1, so Shanti picked up her driving speed. No cops were out at that time which allowed us to get to Kennedy Park just after 5:00 A.M.

My walking goal was 14 miles, but I completed only 13. Reason: I did not read my weekly e-mail training schedule carefully! Coach Joe and I, once again started out before the runners- I was thrilled that we had a nice, long stretch of flat terrain before starting out on the Rickenbacker. By the time we got to the bridge, my legs were fully warmed up and I was ready for yet another hill climbing experience, or so I thought! We trudged up that hill with the wind pushing us back. It was even a challenge to have a conversation. The great thing about the return trip, was that our speed was "wind-aided".

How did I feel upon my return to Kennedy Park? Hot, sweaty, wet, elated, and proud! Was I tried? Most definitely, but not the kind of tired that made me want to crawl into bed.

Shanti and I finished up today's training by stretching on our new yoga mats and enjoying a small meal of carbs, protein, and water. We're taking this training business seriously!

Next week: 16 miles...ouch!

Thanks to everyone for helping me meet my fundraising goal. Thanks to all who continue to donate on my web page.