8 miles with strength training (3 warm, 4X1 mile @8:55, 1 cool)
The weather was horrible, so I was forced to the treadmill again. After spending an hour on the treadmill Monday, I was not excited about it. After three miles, I almost just gave up. I decided instead to spice up the treadmill portion by getting off every mile and doing 5-10 minutes of strength training. It was a very tough physical workout, although an easy paced 8 miler was probably more appropriate, this was second best, I suppose.
Now, after three tough workouts in four days, I'm headed to Omaha, where I will be lucky to get in a two miler in four days. My body needs some rest, but hopefully we will be able to sneak in one run.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Day 50 - April 26, 2010
5 miles 50 minutes (plus strength training)
Today I tackled my new favorite treadmill workout. Ten minute warm-up, 30 minutes of hills intervals (2 min hill 1 min recovery X10) and a ten minute cool-down (which I usually actually end up running fast instead). I also have a new guilty pleasure...I'm really liking the new Jason Castro cd. It is pretty poppy in comparison to my usual taste, but I can't help but enjoy it.
Today I tackled my new favorite treadmill workout. Ten minute warm-up, 30 minutes of hills intervals (2 min hill 1 min recovery X10) and a ten minute cool-down (which I usually actually end up running fast instead). I also have a new guilty pleasure...I'm really liking the new Jason Castro cd. It is pretty poppy in comparison to my usual taste, but I can't help but enjoy it.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Day 49 - April 25, 2010
5 miles ??? (plus strength training)
I headed out today without a plan, and within blocks my watch died. This further complicated my motivation to do a tempo run, as a tempo run feels meaningless to me, without the reward of knowing the actual pace. I also had an expected visitor with me. When I dropped off the kids at my Mom's house, their dog gave me the look and the bark. I do NOT like running with dogs. I run to get away from scolding, bossing and carrying around poop (which I finally, after over five years of diapers, don't have to do anymore). I felt it fair, however, that I take Tosca, as my Mom and Ken were watching my kids, I could easily return the favor (just don't tell Tinsel).
I headed out with no watch and Tosca towards the park. Tosca is not like Tinsel. She is trained to stay with you off leash, and she is friendly with other dogs (as long as they don't bite first). I am usually in agreement with the leash law, however with a dog like Tosca, who will stay right next to you, I don't believe it is necessary, so I felt okay running with her. I do however, get VERY annoyed by dog owners with out of control dogs pooping all over the place and messing with our dog, who is on a leash. I am also just a little bothered when an off leash dog comes running up to one of my kids, and I hear the owner yell out from behind me "That dog isn't friendly." Are you kidding me? What is it doing running on a highly populated hiking trail without a leash? Anyway, I must admit, I LOVED having the running partner this morning. It sure was nice to have the company without the constant leash jerking and yelling. I didn't even mind the one poop pick-up. (And, sorry again Tinsel. We know you spent your first six months wild in the woods, and that wild animal side will not be tamed, and we love you and the leash for it).
Anyway, the run was a great one. After a nice warm-up with Tosca, I dropped her off back at her house, and headed back to the pond. I know the pond loop is half a mile, so I just did a bunch of laps at a medium pace, but mixed it up a bit, by stopping every lap to do some strength training. I might have looked a little silly doing squats along the trail, but it broke up the laps and made the run more challenging and interesting.
Just a few more days until we head to Omaha, where we will most likely not run. Better make these next couple of workouts count. There will be plenty of time for recovery later this week.
I headed out today without a plan, and within blocks my watch died. This further complicated my motivation to do a tempo run, as a tempo run feels meaningless to me, without the reward of knowing the actual pace. I also had an expected visitor with me. When I dropped off the kids at my Mom's house, their dog gave me the look and the bark. I do NOT like running with dogs. I run to get away from scolding, bossing and carrying around poop (which I finally, after over five years of diapers, don't have to do anymore). I felt it fair, however, that I take Tosca, as my Mom and Ken were watching my kids, I could easily return the favor (just don't tell Tinsel).
I headed out with no watch and Tosca towards the park. Tosca is not like Tinsel. She is trained to stay with you off leash, and she is friendly with other dogs (as long as they don't bite first). I am usually in agreement with the leash law, however with a dog like Tosca, who will stay right next to you, I don't believe it is necessary, so I felt okay running with her. I do however, get VERY annoyed by dog owners with out of control dogs pooping all over the place and messing with our dog, who is on a leash. I am also just a little bothered when an off leash dog comes running up to one of my kids, and I hear the owner yell out from behind me "That dog isn't friendly." Are you kidding me? What is it doing running on a highly populated hiking trail without a leash? Anyway, I must admit, I LOVED having the running partner this morning. It sure was nice to have the company without the constant leash jerking and yelling. I didn't even mind the one poop pick-up. (And, sorry again Tinsel. We know you spent your first six months wild in the woods, and that wild animal side will not be tamed, and we love you and the leash for it).
Anyway, the run was a great one. After a nice warm-up with Tosca, I dropped her off back at her house, and headed back to the pond. I know the pond loop is half a mile, so I just did a bunch of laps at a medium pace, but mixed it up a bit, by stopping every lap to do some strength training. I might have looked a little silly doing squats along the trail, but it broke up the laps and made the run more challenging and interesting.
Just a few more days until we head to Omaha, where we will most likely not run. Better make these next couple of workouts count. There will be plenty of time for recovery later this week.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Born to Run Like a Mother
So, I've been doing a lot of running reading lately. I do enjoy running books. I've read of few of them in the last three years.
Last week I read Born to Run. I'm not going to go in to a book review, summary, or even say much about it. I found it fascinating on every level, and I recommend it to everyone who runs at all. It did not inspire me to plan an ultra. I still have no desire to tackle that task. It did inspire me to rethink footwear and diet, and hopefully I will be doing some barefoot running here in the future, along with changing my diet (a little, at least...I hope). If I do, I will be sure to comment on it here. For now, I've made time to run with the kids in our yard in bare feet, and that was thrilling enough (along with ditching my running shoes and wearing flip flops while not running - ah, I lived in those clunky shoes for two years). Beyond that kind of inspiration, I loved the people in the book, and the message, and the theory that humans really evolved as THE distance runners on this planet. As runners, I think we all want to believe that we really were Born to Run (even when our damn IT Band trys to tell us something else).
Now, I am reading Run Like a Mother. I am enjoying it as well. Here is a nice quote, and a reminder as to why I decided to run this marathon with Pete. "Running is conducive to frank, sometimes soul-baring conversations in the same way road trips are: When you keep your eyes on the road, you can speak from your heart." Well said, Dimity.
Last week I read Born to Run. I'm not going to go in to a book review, summary, or even say much about it. I found it fascinating on every level, and I recommend it to everyone who runs at all. It did not inspire me to plan an ultra. I still have no desire to tackle that task. It did inspire me to rethink footwear and diet, and hopefully I will be doing some barefoot running here in the future, along with changing my diet (a little, at least...I hope). If I do, I will be sure to comment on it here. For now, I've made time to run with the kids in our yard in bare feet, and that was thrilling enough (along with ditching my running shoes and wearing flip flops while not running - ah, I lived in those clunky shoes for two years). Beyond that kind of inspiration, I loved the people in the book, and the message, and the theory that humans really evolved as THE distance runners on this planet. As runners, I think we all want to believe that we really were Born to Run (even when our damn IT Band trys to tell us something else).
Now, I am reading Run Like a Mother. I am enjoying it as well. Here is a nice quote, and a reminder as to why I decided to run this marathon with Pete. "Running is conducive to frank, sometimes soul-baring conversations in the same way road trips are: When you keep your eyes on the road, you can speak from your heart." Well said, Dimity.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day 45 - April 21, 2010
12 miles 2:15
What a run! It started out terribly. We were running into a horrible headwind, and Pete was very grouchy and cursing at it (and me). By the last couple of miles, the wind was at our backs, and Pete was making me laugh so hard, I kept having to stop so I wouldn't pee my pants. I think we went through every emotion out there, but I'm glad we ended up on a good one.
I've always tried to do my long runs around a ten minute pace, regardless of if I was training for a half marathon or a marathon (with exception of the last round, where we were running our long runs between 8:45-9:00). After reading Born to Run, I'm going to just assume I was probably running the long runs too fast. I like these easy paced long runs. If I feel I have to run long and with a pace in mind, I end up dreading the run, and not enjoying it all. Really, what is the point of training for a marathon if you don't enjoy the long run?
What a run! It started out terribly. We were running into a horrible headwind, and Pete was very grouchy and cursing at it (and me). By the last couple of miles, the wind was at our backs, and Pete was making me laugh so hard, I kept having to stop so I wouldn't pee my pants. I think we went through every emotion out there, but I'm glad we ended up on a good one.
I've always tried to do my long runs around a ten minute pace, regardless of if I was training for a half marathon or a marathon (with exception of the last round, where we were running our long runs between 8:45-9:00). After reading Born to Run, I'm going to just assume I was probably running the long runs too fast. I like these easy paced long runs. If I feel I have to run long and with a pace in mind, I end up dreading the run, and not enjoying it all. Really, what is the point of training for a marathon if you don't enjoy the long run?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Day 44 - April 20, 2010
4 plus miles No Watch
It felt really good to run without a watch. I'm reading Born to Run, so I was just trying to enjoy the run and work on my form. I'll finish the book in the next day or two, and give my report. What an excellent read. I'm looking forward to the twelve miler with Pete tomorrow morning. Hopefully the weather will be decent.
It felt really good to run without a watch. I'm reading Born to Run, so I was just trying to enjoy the run and work on my form. I'll finish the book in the next day or two, and give my report. What an excellent read. I'm looking forward to the twelve miler with Pete tomorrow morning. Hopefully the weather will be decent.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Day 42 - April 18, 2010
7.4 miles 1:08:30 Earth Race
This run was supposed to be a six mile tempo run. The race description said it would include "hospital hill", but I figured a nice big hill mid-race would be good for me.
The first shock came when they told us the 10k would be a two laps on the 5k course. The 5k course included Peet's Hill, so we would be doing it two times. Mentally, I adjusted my time goal, but still thought the race would be fun. When we rounded out the first loop and my GPS said 3.5 (with the finish for the 5k still blocks away) I knew we would actually end up running close to 7.5 miles for the 10k, including Peet's Hill two times. Not really a 6 mile tempo run. We'd already done the first lap about as fast as I could go, just trying to keep up with Pete, so I had no choice but just to just keep going! It turned out to be a much more challenging run than I anticipated, but it was still a lot of fun. The kids were waiting for us at the finish line, and it was a gorgeous morning (even though I was very overdressed) we all really enjoyed the sunshine.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Day 41 - April 17, 2010
Today we replaced our 3 mile easy runs with a family hike. It was a great one, and Sylvia even got to log 2 miles on her marathon chart!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Day 39 - April 15, 2010
2 miles 21 minutes (plus strength training, biking and walking)
I haven't had much time to write lately. We are looking forward to the race on Sunday.
I haven't had much time to write lately. We are looking forward to the race on Sunday.
Day 38 - April 14, 2010
10 miles 1:49
After waking up with a terrible, terrible headache, I was not sure if this run was going to happen. When my head felt better (but my body still felt like jelly, as it always does after a headache like that) I headed out into a very windy afternoon. I didn't know if I'd make it, but from the first step it was just one foot in front of the other to get it done. An eleven mile run was planned, but I did the minimum so as not to go off schedule. I got the 10 done, so now I will be able to do the twelve with Pete next week.
After waking up with a terrible, terrible headache, I was not sure if this run was going to happen. When my head felt better (but my body still felt like jelly, as it always does after a headache like that) I headed out into a very windy afternoon. I didn't know if I'd make it, but from the first step it was just one foot in front of the other to get it done. An eleven mile run was planned, but I did the minimum so as not to go off schedule. I got the 10 done, so now I will be able to do the twelve with Pete next week.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Day 36 - April 12, 2010
5 miles (warmup, 30 mins hill intervals, 1 mile 9:00 cooldown)
Well, if you are going to run on a treadmill, I suggest doing intervals. I've done this workout twice now, and both times, time passed quite quickly. The highlight of this run was Pearl Jam's song "Unthought Unknown". (Oh yes, I must admit I gave up on the alphabetical list at the Ls, and I am usually just listening on shuffle). Anyway, it was the first time I'd really listened to the lyrics. I won't go into my own interpretation, but I just wanted to share them. (I put my favorite line in bold).
All the thoughts you never see, you're always thinking
Brain is wired, brain is deep, oh are you sinking?
Feel the path of every day, which road you taking?
Breathing hard and making hay, yeh this is living
Look for love and evidence, that you're worth keeping
Swallowed whole in negatives, it's so sad and sickening
Feel the air up above, A pool of blue sky
Fill the air up with love, Black with starlight
Feel the sky blanket you, with gems and rhinestones,
See the path cut by the moon, for you to walk on,
For you to walk on,
Nothing left, Nothing left
Nothing there, Nothing left
See the path cut by the moon, for you to walk on,
See the waves of distant shores, awaiting your arrival,
Dream the dreams of other men, you'll be no one's rival,
Dream the dreams of others then, you'll be no one's rival,
You will be no one's rival
A distant time, a distant space, That's where we're living,
A distant time, a distant space, So what you giving?
What you giving?
And, while I am on the subject of quotes, I also wanted to share this one from The Power of One, by Byrce Courtenay.
"The power of one is above all things the power to believe in yourself, often well beyond any latent ability you may have previously demonstrated. The mind is the athlete; the body is simply the means it uses to run faster or longer, jump higher, shoot straighter, kick better, swim harder, hit further, or box better. Hoppie's dictum to me, "First with the head and then with the heart," was more than simply mixing brains with guts. It meant thinking well beyond the powers of normal concentration and then daring your courage to follow your thoughts."
I'm pretty sure I will finish The Power of One tonight, and tomorrow I start Born to Run, at Pete's constant urging!
Well, if you are going to run on a treadmill, I suggest doing intervals. I've done this workout twice now, and both times, time passed quite quickly. The highlight of this run was Pearl Jam's song "Unthought Unknown". (Oh yes, I must admit I gave up on the alphabetical list at the Ls, and I am usually just listening on shuffle). Anyway, it was the first time I'd really listened to the lyrics. I won't go into my own interpretation, but I just wanted to share them. (I put my favorite line in bold).
All the thoughts you never see, you're always thinking
Brain is wired, brain is deep, oh are you sinking?
Feel the path of every day, which road you taking?
Breathing hard and making hay, yeh this is living
Look for love and evidence, that you're worth keeping
Swallowed whole in negatives, it's so sad and sickening
Feel the air up above, A pool of blue sky
Fill the air up with love, Black with starlight
Feel the sky blanket you, with gems and rhinestones,
See the path cut by the moon, for you to walk on,
For you to walk on,
Nothing left, Nothing left
Nothing there, Nothing left
See the path cut by the moon, for you to walk on,
See the waves of distant shores, awaiting your arrival,
Dream the dreams of other men, you'll be no one's rival,
Dream the dreams of others then, you'll be no one's rival,
You will be no one's rival
A distant time, a distant space, That's where we're living,
A distant time, a distant space, So what you giving?
What you giving?
And, while I am on the subject of quotes, I also wanted to share this one from The Power of One, by Byrce Courtenay.
"The power of one is above all things the power to believe in yourself, often well beyond any latent ability you may have previously demonstrated. The mind is the athlete; the body is simply the means it uses to run faster or longer, jump higher, shoot straighter, kick better, swim harder, hit further, or box better. Hoppie's dictum to me, "First with the head and then with the heart," was more than simply mixing brains with guts. It meant thinking well beyond the powers of normal concentration and then daring your courage to follow your thoughts."
I'm pretty sure I will finish The Power of One tonight, and tomorrow I start Born to Run, at Pete's constant urging!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Day 34 - April 10, 2010
Almost 5 miles (3@8:59)
Last week's tempo was a bit too fast, but this one was still too slow. Next week Pete and I will run our tempo together in a 10k race. I'm hoping for something right in the middle (8:40) even with hospital hill. Are you up for pushing me, Pete?
Last week's tempo was a bit too fast, but this one was still too slow. Next week Pete and I will run our tempo together in a 10k race. I'm hoping for something right in the middle (8:40) even with hospital hill. Are you up for pushing me, Pete?
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Day 32 - April 8, 2010
3 easy miles (plus strength training)
Once again, not the best run. I must be the exception to the "running will get your mind off your problems" rule. I often hear about people who are worried about something, they go out for a run, and feel better. Me, if I feel worried about something and go out for a run, I often end up going a few miles and then walking home. This morning I was a little distracted, mainly because my little Miss Sylvia was upset about things at school, and annoyed by plugged up ears. Not to mention a bunch of other things, which all added up at my having a hard time focusing on the run. Sometimes running just doesn't seem as important as fixing whatever is bothering my family or me.
The great irony is, the solution came to me while I was running! My idea to head over to Emily Dickinson for lunch with Sylvia to see how she was doing, was just too perfect. I go to the school to read with her and her classmates, and for special events, but I had never had lunch with her, or played on the playground with her and her friends. It was so much fun, and it put my mind to ease. She was feeling better and having a great day, just as I had hoped. You just never know what really happens after they give you the kiss good-bye and head into the school for the day. It was great to see her interact with her sweeter than sweet best friends, Aaron and Ruby. Today, pushing the kids on the swings and playing "A Night at the Museum", cured my worries, much more so than the run, although I still have to give the run credit for coming up with the solution:) In a few years, or maybe even next year, Sylvia won't be as excited to have us visit her for lunch. Now, as much as she has already started to shut us out of her "social life" she still wants us to be a part of it. I know that won't be the case much longer. Sometimes, as I'm sure all running moms do, I feel guilty for that time I spend by myself out there, but usually I do believe it makes me a more present and happy Mom when I get home. Like everything else in life, I suppose it is all about balance.
Once again, not the best run. I must be the exception to the "running will get your mind off your problems" rule. I often hear about people who are worried about something, they go out for a run, and feel better. Me, if I feel worried about something and go out for a run, I often end up going a few miles and then walking home. This morning I was a little distracted, mainly because my little Miss Sylvia was upset about things at school, and annoyed by plugged up ears. Not to mention a bunch of other things, which all added up at my having a hard time focusing on the run. Sometimes running just doesn't seem as important as fixing whatever is bothering my family or me.
The great irony is, the solution came to me while I was running! My idea to head over to Emily Dickinson for lunch with Sylvia to see how she was doing, was just too perfect. I go to the school to read with her and her classmates, and for special events, but I had never had lunch with her, or played on the playground with her and her friends. It was so much fun, and it put my mind to ease. She was feeling better and having a great day, just as I had hoped. You just never know what really happens after they give you the kiss good-bye and head into the school for the day. It was great to see her interact with her sweeter than sweet best friends, Aaron and Ruby. Today, pushing the kids on the swings and playing "A Night at the Museum", cured my worries, much more so than the run, although I still have to give the run credit for coming up with the solution:) In a few years, or maybe even next year, Sylvia won't be as excited to have us visit her for lunch. Now, as much as she has already started to shut us out of her "social life" she still wants us to be a part of it. I know that won't be the case much longer. Sometimes, as I'm sure all running moms do, I feel guilty for that time I spend by myself out there, but usually I do believe it makes me a more present and happy Mom when I get home. Like everything else in life, I suppose it is all about balance.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Day 31 - April 7, 2010
9 miles 1:39
Pete and I were able to do this run together, under a sunny sky and snowy mountains. Unfortunately, that was about the only positive thing I have to say about that run. Neither of us felt great, and it was not a great run. Sometimes you just have to do it to check it off your training schedule, and then you move on to the next run.
Pete and I were able to do this run together, under a sunny sky and snowy mountains. Unfortunately, that was about the only positive thing I have to say about that run. Neither of us felt great, and it was not a great run. Sometimes you just have to do it to check it off your training schedule, and then you move on to the next run.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Day 29 - April 5, 2010
5 Miles 51:30 (with 30 minutes of hill intervals)
Not too much to say about this run. The treadmill does not inspire me to write much, but it was a tough run that felt great.
Not too much to say about this run. The treadmill does not inspire me to write much, but it was a tough run that felt great.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Day 28 - April 4, 2010
Me 4 miles (Oh. So. Slow. No watch)
Sylvia .25 miles (Helped Dad warm-up for his tempo run)
And a few hours later
Me 2.25 miles
Sylvia 1.125 miles 18:44
Before Sylvia started her marathon, I was worried she would not complete the 25 miles by July 9th, but now I am worried she is going to complete it by the end of April, and she will end up pestering me about the trophy for three months! Really, though, I could not be happier by how excited she is, and more just by how much she seems to be enjoying it. I certainly love having a training schedule, a goal, and being able to slowly work towards it. I guess it runs in the family.
Pete did a couple of laps around the block this morning with Sylvia to warm up before his tempo run. Later (after a few hours of swimming - can you believe the energy level of this five year old?) she decided she wanted to run over to Grandma's for Easter dinner. Owen wanted to run over there too, but I knew more than a mile would be much more than he could handle.
I thought Sylvia might like some music, so we put on our running shoes and Vampire Weekend and headed over to Grandma and Ken's house. We both enjoyed having a goal outside of just going around the block, and it felt amazing to me. Sylvia and I were really going for our first run together, and it was so much fun. After a few blocks, we decided to walk the shaded portions of the sidewalk and run in the sun. It was a great way for her to get some walk breaks, and making a game out of things never hurts.
After dropping Sylvia off at Grandma and Ken's house, I ran home to pick up Owen. (He insisted he wanted to ride his bike over there, but when I got back home, he was just fine with riding in the car). I must say, it took me about half as long to get home, but it sure felt a lot longer without my newest running companion.
Sylvia .25 miles (Helped Dad warm-up for his tempo run)
And a few hours later
Me 2.25 miles
Sylvia 1.125 miles 18:44
Before Sylvia started her marathon, I was worried she would not complete the 25 miles by July 9th, but now I am worried she is going to complete it by the end of April, and she will end up pestering me about the trophy for three months! Really, though, I could not be happier by how excited she is, and more just by how much she seems to be enjoying it. I certainly love having a training schedule, a goal, and being able to slowly work towards it. I guess it runs in the family.
Pete did a couple of laps around the block this morning with Sylvia to warm up before his tempo run. Later (after a few hours of swimming - can you believe the energy level of this five year old?) she decided she wanted to run over to Grandma's for Easter dinner. Owen wanted to run over there too, but I knew more than a mile would be much more than he could handle.
I thought Sylvia might like some music, so we put on our running shoes and Vampire Weekend and headed over to Grandma and Ken's house. We both enjoyed having a goal outside of just going around the block, and it felt amazing to me. Sylvia and I were really going for our first run together, and it was so much fun. After a few blocks, we decided to walk the shaded portions of the sidewalk and run in the sun. It was a great way for her to get some walk breaks, and making a game out of things never hurts.
After dropping Sylvia off at Grandma and Ken's house, I ran home to pick up Owen. (He insisted he wanted to ride his bike over there, but when I got back home, he was just fine with riding in the car). I must say, it took me about half as long to get home, but it sure felt a lot longer without my newest running companion.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Day 26 - April 2, 2010
Me 8 miles 1:18:30
Sylvia 1/4 mile
Wow, this run felt great. When I got to the turnaround, and saw that I was under a ten-minute mile pace, I was surprised, and then worried. I was worried I'd slow way down the second half. I was able to keep the pace easily. It wasn't that fast, but I was pleased with how easy it felt.
Now I need to tidy up this messy house, pack up the car for tomorrow's family funfest in Billings, and get ready for a night out with Pete. What am I doing on the computer?
Sylvia 1/4 mile
Wow, this run felt great. When I got to the turnaround, and saw that I was under a ten-minute mile pace, I was surprised, and then worried. I was worried I'd slow way down the second half. I was able to keep the pace easily. It wasn't that fast, but I was pleased with how easy it felt.
Now I need to tidy up this messy house, pack up the car for tomorrow's family funfest in Billings, and get ready for a night out with Pete. What am I doing on the computer?
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Day 25 - April 1, 2010
Me - 2 easy miles (plus strength training)
Sylvia - .5 miles 5:45 (plus swim lessons)
Today is the first day of Sylvia's marathon! She now has 100 days to run 25 miles, and then she will run the final 1.2 miles at the Missoula Marathon kid's race. I'm really excited, and she is too. Okay, okay, it probably has something to do with the oversized trophy I promised her if she completes the miles, but we did have a good time out there today. We put on the GPS watch and took a lap around the block. We found that route is exactly .125 miles, so every time we go around the block two times, she gets to mark off another quarter mile from her mileage chart. After three laps, she started to get tired. I told her we could walk to final lap, so she took a few steps, and then she said, "No! Our time will be too slow!". I loved it! She also decided she would like to bring in her mileage chart for show and tell in a few weeks. Can you tell I'm a proud Momma? Now, if anyone has any suggestions for something worthy of a nice trophy for Owen this July, let me know. Something along the lines of "Best Little Brother Cheer-er"...
Sylvia - .5 miles 5:45 (plus swim lessons)
Today is the first day of Sylvia's marathon! She now has 100 days to run 25 miles, and then she will run the final 1.2 miles at the Missoula Marathon kid's race. I'm really excited, and she is too. Okay, okay, it probably has something to do with the oversized trophy I promised her if she completes the miles, but we did have a good time out there today. We put on the GPS watch and took a lap around the block. We found that route is exactly .125 miles, so every time we go around the block two times, she gets to mark off another quarter mile from her mileage chart. After three laps, she started to get tired. I told her we could walk to final lap, so she took a few steps, and then she said, "No! Our time will be too slow!". I loved it! She also decided she would like to bring in her mileage chart for show and tell in a few weeks. Can you tell I'm a proud Momma? Now, if anyone has any suggestions for something worthy of a nice trophy for Owen this July, let me know. Something along the lines of "Best Little Brother Cheer-er"...
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