Very tired during my 6 mile run yesterday, but I pushed on through. New training schedule has me rest Fridays, then run Sat & Sun, and rest Monday. It will allow my body to get more used to "running tired" doing my long runs (Sun) the day after a speed session (Sat).
My friend Mariah (for those of you who don't know her) and I have committed to doing the NYC marathon in November of next year. I've been really wanting to do a big race, and the thought of New York has crossed my mind several times. That's why when Mariah approached me about doing it together I was soooo excited!
This will be Mariah's first marathon! It's great having a long-distance training partner, and I'm looking forward to working together!
Here's the catch--it is very hard to get a spot in the race unless you have been rejected 3 years in a row, or you are an elite runner (4-5 min. miles). Since we can't keep up with the Kenyans, we'll go the 3rd route: raising money to support a charity is practically a guaranteed entrance! Otherwise, to get in you have to enter a lottery. And we certainly don't want to leave it to chance. Details will unfold as we begin planning--will keep ya posted.
Rest today--yoga tonight. 5 miles tomorrow, 4 miles Wed, 4 miles Thurs, rest Friday, 5k Sat., 12 miles Sunday. Visiting my sister this coming weekend--noticed there's a charity 5k in Mt. Vernon. The money goes towards hunger relief. Looking forward to seeing how I do!
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