I've said it before - having people who are supportive and encouraging make all the difference. On that note, I'd like to get my thanks for 3 people who are constantly encouraging me through this process:
My aunts: Bonnie boo and Susan. I get these out of the blue text messages or posts from them about how proud of me they are and how great of a job I'm doing. They usually come at just the right moment when I'm tired or struggling or need a push. I love you both MORE.
KS - K is also doing her first ever half marathon and happens to be on the HMTT group. She's on a different team but always seems to pass me on Saturday mornings :) Thank you for all the awesome messages. I can't wait for us to cross the finish line on 11/12!! Strong is the new sexy.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
2011-09-17 HMTT Week 7 Videos
So this is a little snap shot in to the HMTT life. Imagine 1000 of us running through the small streets of Richmond City every morning! We're a herd...
Over half way there...
This past Saturday was 7 miles. To help put that in perspective - it's the LONGEST that I have EVER run! And it's over half way to the finish line of 13.1 miles. HMTT has made this such a great experience for me. In the past, I sign up for races and say that I'll train but never do and then I'm disappointed at the outcome on race day. This time (because if I didn't train I would die) I've stuck to my training and now that I know several people in my group - I actually look forward to my Saturday morning runs.
This week was even better because my running buddy J was back from being out for several weeks due to an ankle injury. So glad she's back!
HMTT last year had some 450 runners I was told. This year - we have over 1000 runners on Saturdays! Here's a small peak of what it's like watching all of us thunder down the small streets of Richmond City:
And here's me and J:
Notice the fancy new running belt?! It's not all that flattering but it was ridiculously convenient to have fluids handy when I felt parched. As an added bonus, my arms weren't dying from holding the water bottle when I ran.
This is J's first half too and the amazing thing about her is that she has already signed up for her second half! The Shamrock Half in VA Beach in March. I told her I would have to see how November went before signing up :)
From here on out, ever Saturday sets a new record for me and all the first timers on the training team. Next week: 8 miles!
Next post: Taking care of your body with all this running....
This week was even better because my running buddy J was back from being out for several weeks due to an ankle injury. So glad she's back!
HMTT last year had some 450 runners I was told. This year - we have over 1000 runners on Saturdays! Here's a small peak of what it's like watching all of us thunder down the small streets of Richmond City:
This is J's first half too and the amazing thing about her is that she has already signed up for her second half! The Shamrock Half in VA Beach in March. I told her I would have to see how November went before signing up :)
From here on out, ever Saturday sets a new record for me and all the first timers on the training team. Next week: 8 miles!
Next post: Taking care of your body with all this running....
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