Friday, September 27, 2013

Eight more days!!!

Yup, that's right folks...just 8 more days till I run my third half marathon!  Something I did not imagine myself saying 10 years ago!!  I have been obsessively checking the weather forecast and so far it is looking pretty decent.  There were a few days that it was showing rain for race day but that has changed.  For anyone who knows me or follows my blog, you know that I ran this race last year....in the rain....the whole way :(  it was not fun (said in a little old lady voice from the insurance commercial when she is talking about her son's motorcycle...love those commercials...but that is a completely different story).  I am getting super excited because this year I have a few friends who are going to be running the race as well and we will be driving to the race together and will be able to meet up after the race for the after party!  And then there might  be an after, after party waiting for me and my neighbor and favorite running partner when we get home!
So today I ran 5 miles, I think it is three tomorrow and then 9 on Sunday and then it's taper time...not really much of a taper but I used this same training plan last year and it seemed to work fine.
So until next time, keep running, think of me when you see those insurance commercials (I am that lady), and stay strong!! 

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Two weeks to go!!!


So I have been MIA lately...my only excuse is that life has gotten a lot busier...kids are back in school, I am back at work, and still preparing for Smuttynose half marathon.  The race is two weeks away and I am happy to say I have completed two 10 mile runs!  I have been trying to keep up with my strength training at the gym too but this is not always easy.  I don't really feel as though I have been losing any muscle, so I must be doing something right.  
One of the most exciting things is that my  flower came yesterday!!!!
Isn't it pretty?!  I will be proudly wearing this flower in my hair for my half marathon and can't wait!!!  It took me a few months to make up my mind on what color I wanted to order and which one meant the most to me.  If you have never visited the fellow flowers website, I highly recommend that you do: 
www.fellowflowers.com
They are also on Facebook and Twitter and frequently post some motivating messages.
So until next time keep running and stay strong!