Mentality

After reading Born To Run, I am even further affirmed that your mentality going into a race is just as important as your physical training.



Today is day six of our training plan which means today is our first four mile run -rain or shine ( it's crazy to be considering rain clothes instead of snow gear but hey, welcome to Michigan ). Although my weekly running mileage has been hovering around nine miles prior to our training four miles is my personal best. Ever. However the last time I rain four miles it was on Michigan State's campus and it was also a dreary rainy day. I remember the satisfaction and pride I felt for concentrating on just one mile at a time until I was successful.


Today, I am heading into this run at Johnson Park with the mentality of tempered resiliency ready to run. However I also take today to think about those who no longer have the chance to run : the taken children of Newtown, CT , the brave educators, and Eric King; whose was a leader, a former police chief, and a giving Grandfather and father to thd King family. Today, this four mile run is for those who have been taken too early but have served our community greatly.

Here's to the ones who we've lost,
Running Girl

Breaking Ground

Tomorrow is the day! Tomorrow my official training program begins. Last week I was able to get my weekly mileage up to nine miles - my greatest yet. I am feeling good, feeling great and very motivated to send my feet, shoes, and spirit to the streets so that I may partake in the effort to ROCK CF in March.

Just finishing reading Born To Run by Christopher McDougall has helped to keep running in perspective. Running can be more than just an exercise it can be a positive mentality, a light-hearted adventure and a way to encourage others. Intrigued? Check it out : http://www.chrismcdougall.com/

Here's to the beginning,
Running Girl

Running Companion: Número UNO

Meet Deacon!

Deacon is only 9 months old however on a good day he makes a great running companion; very little complaints and in little need of encouragement. Deacon is our foster puppy that we are helping to raise into a future service dog! Although... If you ask me he is already helping me get out to run on a cold brisk night - something about those big puppy eyes pleading to get energy out after sprinting around the leather chairs four or five times gets me willing to bundle up, music free, and with dog treats in hand.

Here's to another running adventure,
Running Girl

Today's miles : 1.5
Current goal : I can increase my weekly mileage to eight miles a week by December 24th