Hey Speed Sisters!
I am excited to say that I just signed my daughter up to run the 5K race with the George Washington Parkway Classic! The best part is that she asked her track team buddy Laura to run with her. Erin and Laura have become great friends over the past 5 months because they run together. (Sound familiar?)
Just doing my happy dance because I have found some common ground with my teenage daughter!
Cheers!
Jenny
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
The Backyard Burn
I ran in my first race of the 2008 season this morning. I was happy to see many of my running buddies at the race. It was the Backyard Burn Trail race. I ran the 5 mile distance. I had run the 10 mile course twice before, and I found that distance on trails to be a just too long for me. After experiencing both the 5 mile and the 10 mile courses, I prefer the 5 miler.
I was not sure if the race would go on as scheduled after all the rain we experience the past few days. Trails that the organizers considered "passable" I found very wet and muddy in spots! Obviously these racers are cut from a much different (tougher perhaps) cloth than me! I am convinced the only weather that may have prevented this race from running is a blizzard.
I am not complaining, though. I really enjoyed my run on the trails this morning. The weather was very crisp and clear. I loved hearing the crunch of the leaves on the trail. The scenery was beautiful, especially by the swift moving creek that snaked its way through the park. I loved the challenge of staying alert and watching my step. My time was kind of slow...1 hour 14 minutes. But, considering my goal was to finish the race without falling on my rear, then I am perfectly content. I wish I knew the technique to run down the hills on the trails without the fear of wiping out. Maybe there is no technique...I am destined to run cautiously over the trails...happy to finish in one piece.
I felt like I finished strong. My training for the upcoming 10 miler has helped my endurance. I was able to run up the last mile of hills, and end my race feeling very refreshed.
The best part of running this race, was experiencing it with so many of my SMR race buddies! Way to go Erin! I am really proud of all the Blister Sisters who raced today too! Good job Amy, Christa, Michelle, and Sherry!
I was not sure if the race would go on as scheduled after all the rain we experience the past few days. Trails that the organizers considered "passable" I found very wet and muddy in spots! Obviously these racers are cut from a much different (tougher perhaps) cloth than me! I am convinced the only weather that may have prevented this race from running is a blizzard.
I am not complaining, though. I really enjoyed my run on the trails this morning. The weather was very crisp and clear. I loved hearing the crunch of the leaves on the trail. The scenery was beautiful, especially by the swift moving creek that snaked its way through the park. I loved the challenge of staying alert and watching my step. My time was kind of slow...1 hour 14 minutes. But, considering my goal was to finish the race without falling on my rear, then I am perfectly content. I wish I knew the technique to run down the hills on the trails without the fear of wiping out. Maybe there is no technique...I am destined to run cautiously over the trails...happy to finish in one piece.
I felt like I finished strong. My training for the upcoming 10 miler has helped my endurance. I was able to run up the last mile of hills, and end my race feeling very refreshed.
The best part of running this race, was experiencing it with so many of my SMR race buddies! Way to go Erin! I am really proud of all the Blister Sisters who raced today too! Good job Amy, Christa, Michelle, and Sherry!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tempation to quit
The Chinese have a saying that goes something like this,"The temptation to quit will be the greatest just before you are about to succeed."
That is just the motivation I need to carry me through the rest of this miserable month of February!
That is all I have to say about that!
That is just the motivation I need to carry me through the rest of this miserable month of February!
That is all I have to say about that!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
New Shoes!
I just got a new pair of running shoes today. I am so happy! :)
My old ones didn't look old, but they were really starting to feel old! I am in week three of my training schedule for the Parkway 10 Miler. My running buddy and I did our first speed session last week. Whew! It was really hard to run faster. It made me realize how comfortable I have become with my running pace.
I doubt my new shoes will make me run any faster, but they sure feel great on my feet!
Now...if only the weather would cooperate...
My old ones didn't look old, but they were really starting to feel old! I am in week three of my training schedule for the Parkway 10 Miler. My running buddy and I did our first speed session last week. Whew! It was really hard to run faster. It made me realize how comfortable I have become with my running pace.
I doubt my new shoes will make me run any faster, but they sure feel great on my feet!
Now...if only the weather would cooperate...
Friday, January 25, 2008
Helpful online tool
Hey Speed Sisters!
I wanted to share a tip with you. Tara, my running buddy, told me about this great training tool she found online. We are both training for the G.W. Parkway Classic in April (and then she is doing a half marathon in May), so we have been trying to work up our mileage on our own. I checked out this training tool and it really helped me to organize my training for the next 13 weeks.
So, here is the information. Go to the Runner's World website at www.runnersworld.com. Click on the training link. Scroll down on the left side of the screen and click on Smart Coach. Fill in all the fields (race distance, your pace, date of race, etc.) and it will design a mileage training program just for your pace and motivation level! I will start my training program on Monday. My running days will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. I plan to cross train on Tuesdays, and run my long distances on Saturdays.
Check out the link and let me know if it is helpful.
I will post opportunities for group long runs on the Montclair Striders group message page. Hopefully, we can start running together as a group.
Enjoy your weekend, and stay warm!!
Jenny
I wanted to share a tip with you. Tara, my running buddy, told me about this great training tool she found online. We are both training for the G.W. Parkway Classic in April (and then she is doing a half marathon in May), so we have been trying to work up our mileage on our own. I checked out this training tool and it really helped me to organize my training for the next 13 weeks.
So, here is the information. Go to the Runner's World website at www.runnersworld.com. Click on the training link. Scroll down on the left side of the screen and click on Smart Coach. Fill in all the fields (race distance, your pace, date of race, etc.) and it will design a mileage training program just for your pace and motivation level! I will start my training program on Monday. My running days will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. I plan to cross train on Tuesdays, and run my long distances on Saturdays.
Check out the link and let me know if it is helpful.
I will post opportunities for group long runs on the Montclair Striders group message page. Hopefully, we can start running together as a group.
Enjoy your weekend, and stay warm!!
Jenny
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Running4fitness
Hey Speed Sisters!
I wanted to let you know that I signed up for a running class today at the Dale City Rec Center. It is called "Running4fitness" and is scheduled to start on March 8th. From what I understand, the initial session will be a gait assessment. The instructor will critique your form and help you to correct it. I think he will also address topics like injury prevention, nutrition, gear, shoes, etc. It meets every Saturday morning from 8-8:50. I have wanted to take this class for a year now...I just had a hard time committing to Saturday mornings. But, I have learned that I have to carve out my own "me" time in my schedule because no-one is going to do it for me!
Let me know if you would like more information on the class. I would love the company!
Jenny
I wanted to let you know that I signed up for a running class today at the Dale City Rec Center. It is called "Running4fitness" and is scheduled to start on March 8th. From what I understand, the initial session will be a gait assessment. The instructor will critique your form and help you to correct it. I think he will also address topics like injury prevention, nutrition, gear, shoes, etc. It meets every Saturday morning from 8-8:50. I have wanted to take this class for a year now...I just had a hard time committing to Saturday mornings. But, I have learned that I have to carve out my own "me" time in my schedule because no-one is going to do it for me!
Let me know if you would like more information on the class. I would love the company!
Jenny
Sunday, January 6, 2008
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