Yesterday we ran the "YMCA run to the sun" 4 miler. The weather was great and we had a good time. It was JB's first race and he did great. He has been training more than me, and it showed. I really need to start running more often so I am ready for the Chicago Half Marathon in September. Carrie B and I ran together (we ran the mini together), we are good running partners and seem to have the same pace, I'm glad to have someone to run with, it makes the time go by so much faster. Thank you Carrie!

We have decided to do the September Half Marathon in Chicago instead of the rock n roll half in August since the weather will probably (hopefully) be a little cooler. We shall see, it will be a fun trip nonetheless since we are making a long weekend of it with my parents joining us.

Derby Mini Marathon...

Yesterday was the Derby mini marathon and it was a challenge! My friend, Carrie, and I ran together and had a great time, but it was very hot (85 degrees) and there weren't enough drink stops. The race goes through Iroquois park which is very hilly for 3 miles then goes through the in-field of Churchill Downs and then into downtown Louisville. I will post more pictures later (they are on Carrie's camera), but the one below is in front of the twin spires around mile 8. I was whipped after the race, I hadn't trained as much as I did for the Princess Half marathon and I could tell afterwards by how stiff I was. Other than that it was fun and it was wonderful to see JB and the kids at the finish line!!!

Update...

It has been a long time since I have posted on this blog! I am still planning on running in the Derby mini marathon and look forward to it. My training has been lacking since the princess half marathon, I have only been running once or twice a week. I was sick for a week and then I was lazy for another week, but I went running tonight (4 miles) and feel great, I really need to get focused seeing that the countdown is on, only 10 more days before the race. Since I haven't been training on hills at all I have decided I am going to walk the first part of the race that goes through Iroquois Park (very hilly), I don't want to bust up my knees.

Running, running, running...

So I am planning my next couple half marathons. I figured I have to do the mini that is here on April 25th, even though there are a few miles that go through Iroquios park (very hilly) I think it will be a fun run, especially going through Churchill Downs. The other run is in Chicago, on my birthday, JB has decided to run with me so I'm super excited about that!

April 25th, 2009

August 2, 2009 (my birthday)...JB said he will run this half marathon with me, I'm so excited. It sounds like a really good time, they have bands playing at every mile marker, I can't wait!

Pictures

6 miles in at the Magic Kingdom

Finish Line

I did it!!!

13.1 miles! My first half marathon. I went into this thinking I will just run the Princess Half Marathon and enjoy the experience, but didn't think running would get into my blood. While I am not a die hard runner and probably never will be, the experience of a half marathon was amazing and has made me think about which one I will do next. Maybe the Country Music Half marathon in Nashville? It sounds like fun to me!

Last long run day until the race...

9 miles!!! I ran the first 8 and then felt a bit achy in my knee so I walked the last mile. I wasn't about to start having knee problems again before the race. I really hope it doesn't hurt tomorrow when I wake up.