I have to say, I don't know how I'm doing the long runs! I'm still having a serious problem getting motivated, but once I get out there, I get it done!
I finished the 15.6 mile run this weekend in 3:06:47. I bettered my time by 16 seconds a mile from the Half Marathon in July. I was in awe, in pain, but all-in-all, really pleased with my accomplishment.
I definitely know the team training on Tuesday nights has helped push me and make my time better. Maybe it's the overachiever in me that needs to try and keep up with everyone else (who are rock star faster runners than I am)... or the guilty Catholic/Jewish girl that wants to finish faster because I don't want anyone waiting around because of me, the slow poke hahah ... whatever it is, it's working! I still really enjoy doing the long runs solo (because I can pick my own route and just like the solitude), but in the coming weeks will try and join the team.... GOOO TEAM RUN MS!
It's nice to feel like I've almost found my "stride" as far as my training...
So, is it bad at this point to feel that I honestly don't like to run? After mile three, I like it for a little while... then between miles 5-9 I hate it again, then after mile 10 honestly - it's all auto pilot. So it's about getting through the hills and valleys and getting to the auto pilot point that's the trick for me...
I really do look forward to the experience of the marathon... and I am very excited about raising this money to find a cure for MS. My brother is really unable to walk anymore, and not getting any better. We need to find a cure and FAST.
If you haven't already - PLEASE donate what you can. I would truly appreciate it. I am running for the MS cause 1st... and for myself 2nd...
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=258247&lis=1&kntae258247=E7B6F4E6697A4EC79A8488AAF62EB2D7&supId=210702758
Blessings and light,
Karen
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