Change of pace

This blog was set up for the Forrest family for running inspiration and training tips and such, but since it has not been used that way AND since Gary has already made a way cooler website that is exactly that, I am going to take over this blog and turn it into my own history and accounts of my running, and hopefully soon my triatholon training!

There are only 2 more Saturdays left for long runs before the big Golden Leaf Half Marathon. I am feeling ready for it, a lot more ready than I was for the Salt Lake Half. I am glad Kellie and I are on the same schedule and run about the same, it sure will be nice to run with her for this race. The big 11 miler was this past Saturday and I am quite impressed with myself for finishing it! Yes granted I had to take a breather here and there and had quite the side ache once, but I did it. I ran along the Draper Trail and this trail would be a lot better for shorter runs. It is only 4 miles long so I had to do some switch backs to increase my mileage.

I am not a lover of running quite yet, but that is my goal. I am starting to enjoy it more and more as my body gets stronger and adapts to the longer energy requirements. My body is use to dance which is short energy required, but this running thing has been fun trying to conquer it. I love the challenge of completing miles. I love the way I can feel which way the wind is blowing and where the sun in shining. Sooner than later I am going to be a lover of running, but right now I sure do enjoy it!

Golden Leaf Training Schedule

Here is the Golden Leaf training schedule that Gary has made up for everyone that is doing it. I have got to get my butt more in gear and get out and run more, especially if the first couple of miles are up hill! Thanks Gary for the schedule.

Lets get runnin!

It's time to start gearing up for another 1/2 marathon - The Golden Leaf Half Marathon. We will be meeting family there in Aspen to enjoy a beautiful 13.1 trail run! I must admit I am nervous to do another one, but this time I am going to try to get myself more into training so I can beat my last time! This will be an exciting adventure! Only 9 weeks to go

Time is not the key - finishing is!

Don't worry about time in your first half-marathon--even if you walk portions of the race, that's fine. Your goal should just be to finish--a huge accomplishment. "Once you get through a half-marathon or two, then you can decide whether you want to move up to the marathon distance, or maybe move back down to 5Ks and 10Ks," says Higdon. So keep imagining that finish line, and get ready for an unforgettable 12 weeks.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KGB/is_5_4/ai_n6006177

Megan's Pep Talk

Last night when I got home from work I went for my run outside, it was the first time I’ve actually ran outside during our training program instead of on a treadmill. Surprisingly I did much better than I thought I would. J Yeah… I’m bragging… just a little tho. After stretching & a light warm up, I started running at 6:02 p.m. I was a little nervous since it was the first time I’ve ran in just over a week, since I was sick last week. So I told myself I was just going to “try” for 30 min. It was perfect outside, about 50’s, and the time just flew by… the next thing you know, I had ran 6 laps with out stopping around the top track at Flat Iron Park… and honestly I was still feeling pretty good so I said, well lets push it and go one more lap! So I did and it took me 45 minutes to run 7 laps without stopping. Then I walked for 5 min to cool down a bit, than ran the entire way home which took me about 10 more minutes. I got home at 7:00pm and was SO proud of myself! Woot Woot! And pretty tired…even LuLa was having a hard time keeping up in the end, but I kept saying “good girl, you can do it”, and she would get a little burst of energy which then would give me a little burst of energy. J

Each lap around the top of flat iron is 2/3 of a mile, so 2/3 x 7 laps is about 4.5 miles right? Plus the 10 minutes it took me to run home, I’m calculating I ran about 5 miles! So I am pretty excited about that! And, honestly I feel pretty good today J Anyways, that’s it! Just thought I would share, in hopes that it will keep everyone else pumped up!! Keep sharing your stories/pep talks with me because it has helped me!!

RUN FORREST RUN!!! And keep on RUNNIN’!!!!!!

Love you all!
Meg