What an awesome weekend!
I have to admit it was a weak training week. Sick, again... bronchitis :(
Ready to go now (after some antibiotics and holding back a little on the training). I absolutely feel re-energized by the super-inspirational group that I am sharing in this training adventure! Thank you for the motivation to head out feeling strong this week.
Yesterday, was a whirlwind. Chris and I travelled up from Columbus for a photo shoot in Cleveland. I did not want to miss the opportunity to meet the group and sport some really cool running gear from "Fleet Feet" for Ohio Sports and Fitness mag. It was comforting to work with other "amateur" models and turned out to be pretty exciting! The few hours we spent on this adventure was filled with action. After some studio shots, we headed outdoors for some more photos (a bit cold in a tank top, but still fun). I especially enjoyed connecting with some pretty cool, and amazing people that are training for Cleveland too. It was all organized by Marla from OSF, the Fleet Feet people, and of course photographer. These are some of the really great people making a really awesome experience come to life. All of the athletes have backgrounds that show true strength, commitment, and that "grit" that will, undoubtedly, make them successful in this endeavor. Now that we've met, I am even more eager to share in the ups and downs of marathon training and life's "curve balls" after meeting them in person. Hopefully, we will be able to connect in some training runs...already have the plan to do a "leap year" run with April on Wed. Reuben's plan of a 14 mile long run, after the photo shoot, was a huge motivator (as I haven't run that distance for a long time). All of the runners were working hard. Surely, I will have to start out this week on track. Especially after the over-indulgence this weekend (Admittedly pre-planned... Chris and I made a pit stop at "Melt bar & grill" on the way home). This place is trouble, but soooo good! I couldn't help but think of my new friends powering through a long run while I was finishing my indulgent weekend. Marathon training takes super motivation and sacrifice. I needed find the balance. Chris and I were really looking forward to having this getaway too. So, Saturday turned into my long run workout day (although it was 2 miles short of the plan). This left me ready and energized to enjoy the weekend away with Chris :)
Today was a 4 mile run with a milestone: running pace just under 8 min. / mile. This is a goal that I was working toward (pre-injury pace was 7:45 for this distance).
Ready to train this week! Chris and will be burning off those "Melt" calories as we put in some good miles this week. I am so glad and thankful to have the great weekend memories and new friends to keep the motivation going!
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