KC's Journey to Boston Marathon 2009

No run today:(  I really wanted to run but my left knee is killing me...

Weather: 59 Clear Skies, No wind.

Thank you Wild Bill and Sasha for the feedback regarding slowing down on my morning runs.  Typically I push myself to the point of needing to walk to either catch my breath or to stop the burn in my legs.  This morning I ran 6.0 miles at a comfortable pace, mind you my legs where a little tight from yesterday's run (because I pushed to hard) and they did not loosen up until mile 5:( but I kept up my pace and did not stop. My 6.0 loop is not 100%  flat like I would like it to be so when I hit the hills it was not my legs that were the problem but rather my lungs...they burned really good but in a bad way..lol!!!  Plus it does not help that my allergies have kicked into high gear which does not lend it self well to breathing normally.  All problems aside, I was able to RUN not walk the entire 6.0 miles...and get this, even though I slowed my pace down I still ran a 10.0 min mile.  I don't use a watch to time my miles, I just run...so when I got home and looked at the clock I had to laugh at the fact that I ran the same loop in the same amount of time that I would have if I pushed myself. 

6:30 - 7:00 AM  Another Great Morning Run!!!  Weather conditions were perfect, bright sunny skies with a temp around 50 degrees. 

Ran 3.5 miles at 8.57 clip.  I continue to tire and walk a little more than I want to.  I think I hold back because I am nervous about injuring myself.  I have never had a serious injury but it's always a major concern of mine.  After reading top ten running mistakes I know that I should be working on building my distance up before working on my speed.

I am also having a hard time getting into the zone...I find this has to do with my breathing being all over the place and having no cadence to my runs because I have to walk sometimes.  I am hoping with time and more miles I can find the zone.

Got the Boston Marathon bug yesterday!!! For the past 14 years I have been cheering those that fly by...and every year I always say, "Hey, I should run this thing", then everyone can cheer me on.  It was a pure rush watching the thousands of runners wisk by and I could feel the energy...So I am going to bite the bullet and bust my hump to get to the starting line next year.

6:30 A.M. - 7:30 A.M. 45 degrees 6.0 miles today at 10 minute pace...good weather. I felt slow and pushed myself to run without walking but I had to walk a couple of times.  I normally run 4 miles a day but I need to start bumping up the mileage.  I will jump back on the road tomorrow same time...hopefully my legs/lungs feel stronger.