Apr 24, 2018
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Training in California is more fun. #beatyesterday #halfmarathonvirgin (at Westlake Village Lake)
About to head out on the final day. Yesterday Jorge put in 83 miles and 9,396 ft. So very proud of him, and proud of myself for sticking to my training regime (and doing 10.2 miles yesterday!) Going to miss you, California. 🌴 #recoveryrun #halfmarathonvirgin #proudspouse (at Westlake Village Inn)
Not gonna lie — today’s run was a challenge. Some days are just harder than others, but through sheer determination and mental gymnastics I met my goal of 6 miles. Feeling daunted by the idea of 13. #lookingformyhappyplace #obligatorytrainingpost #halfmarathonvirgin #betterthanyesterday
Not gonna lie — today’s run was a challenge. But through sheer grit and mental gymnastics I made my goal of 6 miles. Some days are just harder than others, and 13 miles is a little scary. But I have time and can sleep in tomorrow. All’s good. #obligatorytrainingpost #halfmarathonvirgin #betterthanyesterday
Play is good. #halfmarathonvirgin #obligatorytrainingpost #sprintintervals #changingthingsup
Thanks, Slacker radio, for sharing what Olympic athletes are listening to and introducing Jorge (and therefore me) to “Whatever It Takes” by Imagine Dragons. Energy and joy — that’s what I need more of on my playlist (and in my life)! Open to 🎶 suggestions if anyone has any. New shoes also get an emphatic 2 thumbs up. #halfmarathonvirgin #obligatorytrainingpost
Training report from yesterday: If was an “easy” run day — 40 minutes — that still felt challenging. I discovered over the weekend that the toes of my shoes were too narrow and that I not only run but walk striking with the ball of my foot first because my toes are almost permanently tense and curled upward, even when I think I’m relaxed. So I got new shoes (yeah!) and am now hyper aware of EVERYTHING footfall related. Also invested in a tiny massage ball to roll around under my desk and managed to overstimulate my arches. Must remember to take baby steps in all things. #halfmarathonvirgin #slowbutsteady🐢
No running today. Kempo Intensive from 10 am to 3 pm. I’m counting that as strength training. My calves throb. Seriously THROB. Delayed response to my recent epic runs, I guess. The bed never felt so good. #halfmarathonvirgin #ahappierme #soreisstrength #indesperateneedofamassage