This was a "back down" week, so not a whole lot to report. We had a group run on Wednesday around Lake Harriet (twice around) and then today at Calhoun. I ran with three other girls from Calhoun over and around Harriet and then back around Calhoun. Next weekend we'll be doing about 11 miles on the Gateway trail. They are looking for people to help at water stops, so if anyone is interested, please let me know!
On some of the shorter run days this week I worked a lot on quad strength training in hopes that it'll help with my runner's knee problem. So I've been doing weight machines and biking. Sorry there isn't much else to report...but I did get my first blister today! Ha, on the arch of my left foot, which could be problematic. So I'll have to be sure to watch that. I think it had something to do with the socks I wore for today's run - they're good for short runs but probably won't use them again for the longer days.
Uncle Jeff and Me
Team Dougie
Kayley and her dad
Nike 2009 Team
The night before the race
Nike Marathon 2009
Not too happy at Mile 24, but you can see my honored teammates listed on my arm: Jeff, Doug, and Marty - it was their inspiration that got me to Mile 26.2
Nike 2007 Team
Right before we all left to start the marathon. I'm in the front next to the woman (Julie) with the rubber chicken.