So its been a couple weeks since my last post. My family and I have been busy going to a beautiful family wedding, a 50th wedding anniversary, the birth of a new niece, a week of military training and with the holiday in there you bet we went to the cabin and took in a few parades as well as firework displays.....so needless to say we were pretty pooped out this week!!!
But now that we are back on the band wagon and settling back into a "normal" schedule (haha is there ever really a norm!?!?) During those few crazy weeks there were a couple times were I questioned my ability to devote the time I needed to train for a marathon. But what kept me going was the wonderful compliments I started to receive from my friends and family about my appearance. Also as crazy as life was getting I found running helped ground me it gave me a structured schedule to follow. Because I stuck with it I believe I came out a better stronger runner because of it. No doubt there was a few times I was soooo tired I could hardly keep my eyes open!! But by the time the run was over I felt rejuvenated again and full of energy!!!
I have a few more crazy weeks left in my summer, but I know now with a little determination I can achieve my goals. a few tips I picked up over the last couple of weeks.
1. its ok if you have to switch your schedule around by a day or two to get your runs in the important thing is that you get them in!
2. during those really HOT and humid days try running early in the morning or later in the evening, trust me your body will thank you!!
3. This one goes along with number 2..... WATER, WATER, WATER!!! Especially during those HOT day runs!! Make sure you are hydrating during your runs
Today I ran 10miles! I felt so good after and even better when I realized I had improved my average mile time!!!
Have a good weekend!!! Happy running!
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