Today we ran Campbell Park- 10 miles- the furthest i have EVER gone!! Everyone was pretty impresssed that we smiled almost the whole time. It was a great 10 miles!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Jungle Run: July 22 Update
I completed my first 10K race on Sunday- The Jungle Run in Los Gatos. After only 4 hours of sleep, I woke to not being able to find my socks, arrived almost late, my Garmin was dead, along with my iPod, so with no time device, I had to run a new interval of 6:1 (with Juana, one of our Mentors)....but I came in at 1:17:54- that's with a potty break and a GU experience- near barfing.
Tuesday Track is always a hard, speed workout- but tonight, it was a GREAT workout. We ran 3 sets of 3 laps- fast, faster, fastest. I was actually able to keep up and do the exercise right by improving my speed/pace each lap. After being sick and not being able to give it my all, I was very happy with track tonight.
Buddy run on Thursday- with a stop at Music in the Park to hear Matt Nathanson, and 10 miles on Saturday- double digits!! This week is also recommitment week- and I have committed to run the FULL Marathon and raise $2,500 by October. YIKES!!! (Oh, we raised $200 at Aqui's last Monday... so Marc and I will split that. Thanks to everyone who came! And stay tuned for the Pasta Feed details.)
Tuesday Track is always a hard, speed workout- but tonight, it was a GREAT workout. We ran 3 sets of 3 laps- fast, faster, fastest. I was actually able to keep up and do the exercise right by improving my speed/pace each lap. After being sick and not being able to give it my all, I was very happy with track tonight.
Buddy run on Thursday- with a stop at Music in the Park to hear Matt Nathanson, and 10 miles on Saturday- double digits!! This week is also recommitment week- and I have committed to run the FULL Marathon and raise $2,500 by October. YIKES!!! (Oh, we raised $200 at Aqui's last Monday... so Marc and I will split that. Thanks to everyone who came! And stay tuned for the Pasta Feed details.)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
July 15 Update
Well I never thought I would say this but I am sad/upset that I was unable to run the buddy run or my long run of 9 miles this past week due to being sick. I also had to take it easy during track on Tuesday, but I am feeling better- and happy to be sick now and not later in the season.
This last Monday, Marc and I held a fundraiser night at Aquis. Thank you to those who attened. We had a great turn out and pretty sure everyone enjoyed themselves. So thank you to my work (Fairmont) friends, family, friends, TNT running mates and Marc's friends and family. We should find out soon how well we did and hopefully we will do another in the future. So stay tuned.
This last Monday, Marc and I held a fundraiser night at Aquis. Thank you to those who attened. We had a great turn out and pretty sure everyone enjoyed themselves. So thank you to my work (Fairmont) friends, family, friends, TNT running mates and Marc's friends and family. We should find out soon how well we did and hopefully we will do another in the future. So stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Los Alamitos Creek Trail: July 8 Update
WOW!! What a life changing experience TNT has been and it's only been ONE month! Not only am I running 7 miles (and not feeling like I am going to die), but I have learned so much about what TNT/LLS does for those affected by cancer. I have had the great opportunity to meet and learn more about our Honorees- those who are still fighting their cancer(s), who have survived and who have passed. TNT/LLS is such a great support for our Honorees and their families, as well as a provider for cancer research. I know times are still tough, but any donation you can make is one step closer to a cure. p.s. I am really considering doing the FULL marathon.........
Monday, June 15, 2009
Hellyer Park: June 15 Update
I have completed my first whole week of TNT.
Tuesday we had a work out at the Los Gatos High School track where we did a little relay and a core workout. Probably ran about 2-3 miles.
Thursday was our Buddy Run. The Buddy Run each week is with a smaller group of people at one of six locations throughout the area. I chose to run the downtown Guadalupe Creek Trail. We ran 4 miles in just under an hour. I used the run/walk technique of 5-1.
Sunday I ran my longest distance ever- 5 miles. This only took a few minutes over an hour, and we used the 4-1 technique.
I was a bit crazy this weekend because I worked Grave all week, got off work at 6:30 a.m. Sunday and ran 5 miles then attend the Wafflefest. I got home and slept for 1 hour, then had to be at work at 3:30 p.m. After being awake for more than 34 hours and running 5 miles, I slept a whopping 14 hours! I am really bummed this week I will miss Track and my weekend long run with the group due to my work schedule.
Tuesday we had a work out at the Los Gatos High School track where we did a little relay and a core workout. Probably ran about 2-3 miles.
Thursday was our Buddy Run. The Buddy Run each week is with a smaller group of people at one of six locations throughout the area. I chose to run the downtown Guadalupe Creek Trail. We ran 4 miles in just under an hour. I used the run/walk technique of 5-1.
Sunday I ran my longest distance ever- 5 miles. This only took a few minutes over an hour, and we used the 4-1 technique.
I was a bit crazy this weekend because I worked Grave all week, got off work at 6:30 a.m. Sunday and ran 5 miles then attend the Wafflefest. I got home and slept for 1 hour, then had to be at work at 3:30 p.m. After being awake for more than 34 hours and running 5 miles, I slept a whopping 14 hours! I am really bummed this week I will miss Track and my weekend long run with the group due to my work schedule.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Los Gatos Creek Trail: June 6 Update
Today was the first day of training - and it was a "long run" of 4 miles at 7 a.m.
Marc (http://pages.teamintraining.org/sj/nikesf09/mcarden9dp) and I arrived early at the Los Gatos High School track. I had to work grave the night before- so this was an "evening" run for me.
We both ran 4 miles on the Los Gatos Creek Trail. After the run, we listened to an Honoree speak about his battle with cancer and how the funds from LLS helped to find a new treatment which has lead him into remission for 3 years! I met many new friends today and even though I have blisters on both feet - I can't wait till Tuesday for another training session.
Marc (http://pages.teamintraining.org/sj/nikesf09/mcarden9dp) and I arrived early at the Los Gatos High School track. I had to work grave the night before- so this was an "evening" run for me.
We both ran 4 miles on the Los Gatos Creek Trail. After the run, we listened to an Honoree speak about his battle with cancer and how the funds from LLS helped to find a new treatment which has lead him into remission for 3 years! I met many new friends today and even though I have blisters on both feet - I can't wait till Tuesday for another training session.
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