Basically my life has been super crazy awesome fantastic busy, and I'm loving pretty much every second of my days. This doesn't always leave me with a lot of time to write anymore -- that includes me commenting on your blogs! I try to catch up on the bus in the morning, but my reader doesn't always comply with my desire to comment ... and my bus ride isn't very long. While running used to be my "me-time" activity, it hasn't been that way so much lately. Sometimes it feels like running has become my life, but I am happy about this.
Lately I've been doing more group runs.
Lululemon ROGA (running + yoga) club
I went to the first San Francisco Marathon Training group where I got to run with Aron and Kristin!
Punk Rock Racing Donut Run, Part I
In effort to appease my long-run nervousness, I've been doing some long runs with people who are awesome and keep me motivated. Why didn't anyone ever tell me that running with friends makes it 28397102983190823701x better?! Lately I haven't been *as* nervous for long runs!
Running (12 miles) with speed-demon Katie in torrential rain
Running (17 miles) with Boston-bound Aron in crisp spring air
Annnnd, I've done a bit of race volunteering/cheering, because helping out with races is just as important as running them!
Finish-line tag collector at the DSE Arts & Sciences 5k
Sports Basement Cheer Squad at the Emerald Bay 12k
I also ran a virtual marathon, which, if I ever get my fear of running long under wraps, this could be an interesting indicator of what I'm capable of. (I ran this marathon in three runs: a 2.6-mile run [22:36], a 7.4-mile run [1:04:37], and a 16.2-mile run [2:20:36].)
Cupcake Marathon Spring 2011 -- 3:47:49 (8:41 pace)
I got a gym membership (again) so I can fit in more cross-training and hopefully stave off some repetitive-motion injuries while not feeling guilty about taking rest days. I'm still taking a day or so of complete rest, but I'm exchanging at least 1 day of light/"junk miles" for cycling and/or elliptical. It's good, and I'm trying not to be too strict with my training schedule.
I got a gym membership (again) so I can fit in more cross-training and hopefully stave off some repetitive-motion injuries while not feeling guilty about taking rest days. I'm still taking a day or so of complete rest, but I'm exchanging at least 1 day of light/"junk miles" for cycling and/or elliptical. It's good, and I'm trying not to be too strict with my training schedule.
I had my running gait analyzed by video, and while the session in and of itself was pretty worthless, I did walk away with a few ideas for improving my stride. It's now just a matter of incorporating the little I took away from it, which isn't as easy as it sounds. (P/S: I do NOT recommend BreakAway Performance in San Francisco. We can open our own discussion if you're curious why.)
I somehow picked up another sponsor. (2011 rocks.)
I accidentally became a Half Fanatic! Or, rather, I accidentally qualified and decided to go for it. :)
I should more accurately wear my Half Fanatic shirt instead of my Marathon Maniac shirt...
Because, speaking of half marathons, I've added some more exciting 2011 races to my schedule -- one that is completely out of my comfort zone, and all of which are just plain awesome.
The Giant Race (half marathon) -- I seriously can't wait to run this race with Layla, Naomi, Karin, and Micheale!
The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship Trail Race (half marathon). Gulp.
That's pretty much all the updates you need for now. EXCEPT THAT I HAVE ANOTHER AMAZING GIVEAWAY COMING UP! Stay tuned, assuming I make it back to blogland soon.
