I thought I would remember the moment with a post because if my knee continues to give me grief around the 10-11 mile mark, I'm not exactly sure how I will finish my first marathon in October.
I have my friend and seasoned runner Michelle to thank for getting me up at the crack of dawn for our long runs and knowing exactly what routes to take and how I should train. I absolutely love my early morning trail runs up Bells' Canyon, even if those first switchbacks are ruthless, it's worth the views and fresh air.
And if it weren't for my sister Jenna, who encouraged me to attempt a marathon, I would never have accomplished this little milestone.
Here's to 26.2 and to keeping all my major joints intact :-).
4 comments:
I've loved our long runs! Next week we'll have to run over to the club and you can aqua jog the +10 miles—that's what the injured elites do.
I love your cute summer photos on the sidebar!
You definitely need to check out "The Pose Method of Running!" It eliminates all the stress on your knees and joints and you don't get nearly as tired. If you watch all the great runners today, they are doing it...
If you look closely at girl in the picture you posted, you will see that she is about to land on the heel of her front foot. Can you imagine the force of that impact on her knee and joints? She should be running on her toes...
Way to go, sista!
NPR had an interesting Radio West on running today. If you missed it, you should check out the podcast. I think you'd really enjoy it.
08/13
I hate you. ;)
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