Coach's tip

This coach's tip was on my email reminder today. Thought is was good and wanted to share!

Running Ugly: Even good athletes have bad days. Even good runners have days when they don't want to run. The closer it gets to race day the more pressure you may feel to make every workout a great workout. It may not happen. Stay with your program. Trust in your training. Don't worry about the quality of any particular workout. Focus on the quality of the days and weeks and months that you've already put in.

GET YOUR SHOES READY!!!

OK....Here is my running tip for today: It is time to buy your shoes for the San Antonio marathon. You should be running in them for about one month prior to the race. You also want to pick out what you are going to wear and run in that outfit at least 2 times before the event so you can foresee any wardrobe problems BEFORE you are racing....just my suggestion, take em are leave em. I will see every one that will be at Hudsons party on Sat.

Ali

7 down...

OK I am 7 runs into my new article of clothing. I am determined this time. I cant stand not meeting goals so I am sticking with it!! How is everyone else doing?

I just started running outside and not on the treadmill. It was hard to get the right pace. I think I have it now. I was starting to wonder if I would need to bring the treadmill to San Antonio. We are heading to the lake this weekend. I hope to run there. Let you know how it goes.Have a great long weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

FYI....

It is not a good idea to run AFTER you spend all day in the sun at the zoo!! I am exhausted. On the bright side, Blakely's bookcase is looking GREAT! Thanks to my friend Julie (it was her daughters since she was Blakelys age, and they gave it to Blakely) and Mandy for the wonderful ideas. I will post pics of the finished products. How is everyone doing after starting back to school? I know it will get harder to fit this into your day, but remember...WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON!!!!!! Proud of everyone :0)!

Ali

obsessed

Whoever put Obsessed on the our playlist, GOOD JOB!! I love that song.

6 days and counting

I managed to do all my workouts this week. So, I am 6 for 6. Hopefully, I will actually make it to 15 and get to buy a new outfit!!

WELL CRAP!!!!

I was doing so good. I had not missed a day since we made our deal. Then sat afternoon my knee started hurting. (has done that before) no running on sun but was going to run on mon instead....well, my knee was still hurting so I couldnt run. I have to START ALL OVER!!! The good news is I played physical therapist to my knee (ultrasound, estim, massage and ice) on monday and it is feeling much better today. Well, i just got Blakely to bed and I am going to go run now....day one :(!

Nothing to do with running, but thought you might enjoy!

I made this cupcake stand for my friend's wedding shower. I think I might add a tier to make it a bit taller. It was super easy and being that you guys are always having birthday parties, I thought you might enjoy. The website is www.cakejournal.com

ITS WORKING.....

This silly little thing we have going is working...I have not skipped any workouts in a while. The things we do for new clothes.......

HE IS ON MY TREADMILL!!!!!!

Ferrall has his running shoes on. He has not signed on to the blog. I am sure it will only be a matter of time. I didn't run at the deer camp. I could blame it on my knee or the mud puddles(ponds) on the dirt road but I think it was just me being lazy. Today was a new day. I guess I am 1 for 1 on the race 15.

I am finally here!

I hve finally found my way to this blog (my first). This marks the beginning of my training for the Houston half. I will need lots of motivation! You all sound like you are doing all the good.

2 down 13 to go

I ran yesterday and this morning! Can't wait to buy a new running outfit. How about you guys?

DEER CAMP

I am heading for the deer camp this weekend. Do you know of any good running trails there?Wish me luck. I am going to have them drop me off and I'll run back to camp. I am packing my GU. Talk to you guys on Sunday.

I WOULD KICK YOU JODI BUT......

That would require energy...something I am lacking. We neeed to think of a creative motiviation.....How about this...15 wourkouts in a row (none missed but taking off appropriate days) and we get to buy a new piece of clothing (shirt/jeans or whatever). Anybody in?

Someone Kick Me!

Is anyone else having motivational issues this week? I need someone to say run lazy run! Ali, you haven't called all week!

EMILY

Emily, I know you are running today. You had better be blogging!

Today has been a LONG day. I feel like I have already ran 6 miles and I have not even left work. I hope I can find the motivation today....

Beach Bum

I just got back a couple of days ago from Gulf Shores and Hattiesburg. I ran everyday. It was crazy at the condo everyone at the pool could watch you run. I was tempted not to run with the onlookers but I remembered there will be a larger audience in San Antonio. I also thought I will never see these people again. I had a trouble getting on the blog for a few days. If you notice my name is listed twice. I am back in business with the help of Michelle.

Well, here goes! I am up late tonight and have a 14 miler in the am! Hope I have the energy for it. How is everyones running going? I am having a hard time with motivation, but knowing that everyone else is doing it too helps! On weeks like this one, I just put my shoes one before I know what I am doing and by the time I want to talk myself out of it, it is half way over!!! Hope next week is an easier one :-)!!!