Running into June - May 30-June 5

[rocknrollgirl]

I got another 3 mile run in this morning. The legs are still sore but I did it. My times are miserably slow--11:50 average for 3 miles. I'm running a 5K tomorrow night and am almost too embarassed at my time to even run. I might chicken out at the last minute and decide to be a spectator.

Don't even thinking about bailing. No matter what your pace is, you are taking the plunge by stepping up to that starting line. Go and do your race and enjoy yourself. There will always be someone faster and always be someone slower. I read a quote last year and it went something like this:

You can't have a great race day unless you show up to race.....GO FOR IT!!!

[Bike Chick]

Thanks, guys! Ok, you have me pumped and ready to run. I'll let you know how fast (slow) my time is. It's a pretty cool race at a local church. They started it as a fund raiser years ago and all the church members bake cookies for the runners. It's kind of a tradition around here and has a cute name "The Grace Race."

[Veronica]

A huge .8 of a mile for me this morning. It was such a pretty morning for a run though. I was out just before sunrise and could see Mt Diablo with some clouds circling it at about 2,000 feet.

I'll try again on Tuesday.

Veronica

[GLC1968]

Good luck, Kacie!

And Colby - you so ARE a runner! 8:50 for a HM is very respectable. Hell, I'd be happy to do 8:50 for a 5K!

Today is a much needed rest day for me. I'm exhausted and I've got my second sprint tri tomorrow (first OWS!). I hope I'm recovered by tomorrow morning...

[Crankin]

I just talked to my friend, who is in charge of the 5K I am doing tomorrow. I promised her I would show up.
Did some recovery yoga this morning and erred on the side of caution and did not ride today. My quads are a bit sore, not from running yesterday, but from riding my Jamis into town for an errand. Riding that bike always makes me feel like I have worked hard as I don't ride it often and it is twice the weight of my road bike.
I don't know why I am so nervous about doing this 5K. Just not sure of the etiquette involved, etc.

[katluvr]

Colby--really awesome HM time!
Crankin--ok I run 11:30 at times, yes slow, but there are us "slow" folks. Have fun at your 5K and no you won't be last (and who cares if you are!)
Kacie--good luck! I am sure you will do awesome. Have fun!

K

[Jolt]

About an hour on the trails today. First half was good, second half not so much (mostly walking b/c I wasn't feeling good). I must have really gotten out of shape from not doing any real exercise for almost two weeks during my trip!! Of course, the heat/humidity isn't helping matters either (85 degrees and very muggy this afternoon).

[colby]

Thanks, ladies. I'll keep repeating to myself that I am a runner. I will try it for Ironman. The run is not just the gatekeeper to the finish line and means that more miles and hours are behind you than ahead of you, it's FUN. Do not just look forward to the marathon because running sounds so much better than another mile on your bicycle, look forward to it because running IS FUN. I LOVE TO RUN. YAY RUNNING!

Crankin, don't worry about the 5k. Just show up and have a good time. 11:30 miles are still running, they will still get you to the finish, you will still be awesome, and we will still love you.

Good luck to kacie, GLC, and anyone else racing this weekend! Looking forward to the reports.

Bike Chick, looking forward to you checking in tonight after your race, too.