South Prarie Trail with Boston – 8 mi / 01:08 08:31 pace

I went running today with my friend who is training for the Boston Marathon.  Our running club calls her Boston.  Our run went great, she really helps me keep my pace.  We averaged 8:41 pace with 8:10 for a couple of miles and our slowest mile was 8:51. So overall I would say good run for me, since I just ran 21.2 on Saturday. Getting ready a 5th half marathon in a week!

Meeker Trail – 21.2 mi / 03:08 08:52 pace

Awesome run with my running buddies Tall-Mom and Tammy. I ate shot bloks  and wore toe socks, they are called Injinji's.  So no cramping, hallucinations or toes bleeding! My running buddy's rock and I love them! I was not going to even going to run today. My hamstring is  screaming still but I did it! Amazing, I ran 21.2 miles for the first time in my life today.  Feels pretty good.

Running with a training group is the best way to start running marathons. I am very happy with my progress and I could not do this without our awesome Coaches: Paul, Ben and Mr. Phil @ Fleet Feet.

To Eat or not to Eat …. Before a Run?


Experts say: “When you begin a run, you should feel neither starved nor stuffed. You don't want to eat immediately before running because it may lead to cramping. Running on an empty stomach may cause you to run out of energy. You best bet is to eat a light snack or meal about 1 1/2 to 2 hours before you start running.” runner people

I say: If you usually run out of steam during your long runs, eat 2 hours before your run.  Use GU every 40 mins of running and drink water.  I know what happens if you don't "YOU WILL BONK and feel like your gonna die" and ur coach will have to call paramedics to carry you away.
I eat cream of wheat and a banana just before every long or short run. When I get home from a run, especially a long run (or 10 miles) I eat a big breakfast.  It's FREE eating because you just burned a ton of calories.  So throw in a brownie or a coke if you want.  It's okay because you just burned 3,000 calories!  You deserve it!

I made the best scrambled egg breakfast the other day.

Janna’s Long Run Scrambled Eggs

Recipe: Eggs, bacon (a ton), Colby jack cheese, fresh tomatoes (Roma always), chopped spinach, garlic salt, and green onion. Serve with wheat toast or bagel. I sometimes put the eggs in a wheat tortilla with toasted potatoes (in olive oil).

Do OVER

Today's run was cold, rainy and short.  I felt so tired the whole run. My toenails are falling off and I have blisters. Our time was slow on purpose both my running buddy and I were spent.


Tomorrow is a new day, definitely a rest, stretch and yoga day. I am off to Fleet Feet to get my new running shoes, toe socks, and body glide, shock blocks and whatever else I need for my 21 miler on Saturday.  Maybe I can save the rest of my toenails.

One of the great things about running is you get "DO Over’s" :)

Run On,
JT


Runner Quote: "We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon."  Emil Zatopek

Running Journal

The last two days I have ran with my friends from my marathon training group.  We did Aerobic Capacity training on Monday and Anaerobic Conditioning on Tuesday.  Yes both mouthfuls, but it's working for me guys!

Monday:
Aerobic Capacity Interval Training – 6 mi @9:20 pace
Warm up 1.5

8:14 2nd mile
8:02 3rd mile - I really wanted my Mommy on this mile!
8:14 4th mile
9:? 1.5 cool down


Tuesday:
Anaerobic Conditioning

Planned - 3 miles @ 10:04-10:16 pace
Actual - 4.11 @ 9:36 pace

Amazing Marathoner!

http://www.marathonquest250.com/  check this guy out!

Oh NO not the TOE! Again?

Really? My beautiful toenails, no more sassy pedicures.  Not Cool.  I am told I need a size bigger size running shoe, toe socks, and body glide.  This purchase will take place tomorrow at Fleet Feet in Bonney Lake.  I am very sad to report another toenail since this picture has bitten the dust. Very ungood! :)  Prices we pay to wear small jeans I guess.