uphill and into the wind

completed another long (12 mile) training run saturday. did a loop around the river. apparently just missed the plane landing by about 1/2 hour. went from 71st down to the 21st street bridge feeling great. as soon as i turned on to the bridge it was like a hurricane. i had not noticed the wind at my back those first 5 miles, but it was immediate as i turned. i had 6 miles to go straight into that breeze. chris was mt. biking at turkey while i ran, so not only was i to run into the wind but i had the mile and 1/2 uphill as well. i tried to keep a positive attitude and think about what great training this was. that was until the water bottle he was supposed to leave me on the car at the top wasn't there. then i just got frustrated. however, he caught me on his bike a few minutes later with nice fresh water to drink. i forgave him quickly, because it was our anniversary weekend. we were in the midst of celebrating 17 years of marriage after all.

only two more long ones before the big day. my time is coming along. it may actually be possible to reach my time goal. colorado next week for spring break.. not sure if i'm looking forward to altitude training or not.

kristin

2 months and counting

gym today. treadmill after spin class. forgot running shoes. desperate: ran in socks 1 mile. balls of feet a bit on the stinging side upon completion. had been reading about benefits of barefooted running recently. never once did these articles mention the treadmill. imagine that.

well at least i have another first. and i bet i will remember to bring my shoes tomorrow.

kristin