Warm summer nights

I really have been enjoying the weather of late.....warm days into the upper 70's and beautiful evenings on the trail.  Jenn and I did 6 miles tonight in 90 minutes.  A little running and alotta fast walkin. 

4 miles

Jenn and I did a nice 4 mile walk tonight.  It was warm and we both had alot to say tonight.  So, it was a nice way to reconnect after not seeing each other for a week.  I sure do love my trail time.  Thanks my friend.  <3

5 mile night

Jenn and I did five miles tonight in 1 hour and 25 minutes.  We mostly walked, but ran a little. 

First Call 1/2 Marathon

Jenn and I completed our 2nd quaifier for the running club, Half Fanatics this morning in the lovely town of Bothell, WA.  We chose to do an early start (7am instead of 8) which meant it was another early morning.  But we did well, finishing the out and back course in 3 hours and 17 minutes.  My phone says 3 hours and 14 minutes...either way, it was a good time for us.  We ran the first half of the race at a 2 to 1 pace (two minutes of rest to one minute of jogging) and then upped the speed to 1 to 1 for the second half.  Go US!!! 

 As we approached the finish line, Jeremy and the kids were waiting for us on the bridge. 

 Me, at the finish line!

 Hot, sweaty, and tired us after 13.1 miles.

  I think she likes to be taller than me once in a while.  :)

One more race to go; Skagit Flats in September.  Whoot!

Solo tonight

My dear partner in crime wasn't feeling good tonight and with our race coming up in two days, she stayed home. Me, I needed to go burn some emotion. So I did. 4 miles in 57 minutes. I kept a 2 minute rest to 1 minute jogging pace the whole way. It felt wonderful. Missed my buddy, but there is something to be said for musical inspiration.

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5 Miles

Jenn and I logged on 5 miles tonight, in about 1 1/2 hours.  We walked alot, talked alot, and jogged a little.  It was a nice night. 

Change

I have been walking fast/jogging now for over a year and a half.  I've been training with my dear friend, Jenn, who makes these experiences fun and light, yet challenging.  My physical body has changed and my mental outlook has changed. In fact, most of the change in me would be undetected by someone that didn't know me very well. But there has been change.  I am slowly changing how I feel about running as a sport; and in turn, it is slowly changing me.  It has gotten me through some very scary, sad, and stressful moments this year.  I know there are more to come.  I am grateful for this outlet and release.  I am grateful for my friend, who helps me keep going; encourages me to keep pushing.  Most of all, I am proud of my changes and that keeps me going....getting up...and getting out there.