25 more days...

Good run today. Max and I hit the trail for an 8 miler. Loving the warmer weather that is upon us now that Spring is here. Very nice conditions today and we cruised in around 8:30-8:45 pace.

25 days until the Wenatchee Half!

Should get some more long runs in with the two weeks off from school. Then it will be a bit of a taper until the race.

Getting excited!

Train on,
Luke

Sunday, March 21st

5 miles, 39:00 Flat! Boom done!

Sun Run

Well the group was back together on Tuesday for a 6 miler outside in the 70 degree sun!!! That's right, 70 freakin' degrees!

It was beautiful and was a pretty nice run. Started out at our usual spot by Anthony's but ran around to the pasco side. 3 miles out, 3 miles back in about 50 min (ish).

One month away from the Wenatchee half!!! Gotta get 2 or 3 long runs in before that race and we'll be ready to go. Really wanna get a 14 miler in a few weeks prior but we'll see ;-)

Two more tests and the quarter is done!!!

Almost done w/ school guys!!!

Train on!

Luke

My first 10K- St. Pattys Day Foot Race

48:01 according to my watch but 48:07 according to the website landing me in 19th place for overall womens 10K

I had a blast, and the only things I wish I could change: that I held back a little more then needed (then again I keep reminding myself that this was my first 10k and I didn't know how much I could push myself, I was testing the waters) and Sometimes Tommy has good advise; I started my run with my Seahawks jacket- threw it off between miles and it was never recovered :(

There was a bit of wind on the way back in but overall I had a great time and loved the feeling of clearing past people and the great words of encouragement I recieved at the finish line

:::One lady walked up to me asked my age and then said "O good, I was trying to keep up with you the whole time but it's a good feeling to know your 14 years younger then me." I'm now even more excited about wenatchee but nervous with all my body parts that hurt from running...

PS. I love the Race T-shirt - this is by far my favorite part of running !!!

One Half Down!

And one to go.....

I made it. No walking at all, I made it through the Snake River Canyon Half Marathon in 1:55:30 (on my stopwatch). Add about 20 seconds since we started back from the start line a ways. So, my pace was about 8:50 and I'm pleased with that for my first race.

It was a beautiful day, probably crept up around the 50's at the finish. It was an out and back course and we took on a headwind on the way out which kept my pace a little over 9 min/mile for the first half. On the way back we made up some ground.

Somewhere around the 10th-11th mile I was wishing I could just be done but then the finish line was in sight which pushed me through to the end. I didn't have the kick that I would have like but... I finished.

It was a great experience that I look forward to doing again. And, a new record was set with a guy coming in at 1:08!!! Unreal!

it's SPRING, let it RING

WOW, this weather is amazing and supreme for my saturday long runs. I didn't complete too many miles this week except for alot of cardio at the gym on the days I could since I've been hurting in the usual spots - R heel and a tender L calve.


However, I did switch it up saturday - I wound up on the Richland trail about 10:40am with swarms of HS kids running in packs along with some 20 and 30 -something year olds, that only means us runners are getting ready for something..... So I started out in running shorts- my first attempt all year, used my Camelback, brought a packet of GU, and no hat but a bandana instead.

I had a great run on my way out, but on my way back it was all downhill, I lost all energy and never got a second wind. I did stop at my 5 mile turn around point to down my GU and I pretty much gagged to get the GU down, not the consistancy I was expecting! (I'll be sticking to my beans for recovery during runs and use GU before). The camel back worked great -it sloshed a bit, but then again I left alot of air in it- so I think i'll keep using it.

In the end I pounded out 10 miles on the pavement and staggered across the bridge and back, so I did a little more then 10 all together so I'll say 10.5 to feel satisfied, I also had Spudnuts waiting for me post run (only reason I finished). But I am excited for my first 10K this weekend, I think I'll be rocking a green bandana and an Irish Banner I found at Wal-Mart all in the spirit of the Irish!

Uh oh.

So, four days until my first 1/2!!!

Anywhooo, ran an 8 miler with a buddy of mine on Saturday in about 1hr 6min. Decent pace really considering the recent ailments.

And that is all for the long runs until Saturday. I'll get a couple short 2-3 milers in the next couple days, rest Friday, and then hit the palouse on Saturday.

Had the Team in Training fundraiser in West Richland on Saturday after our run and it was quite a turnout. Raised quite a bit of money there, buddy and I both won some raffle prizes, and had a good time.

I'll post as soon as I can after the Snake River Canyon Half on Saturday... (wish me luck)

Train on,
Luke

Max's Breast Friends

March 20th I'm running a 5K for team "Breast Friends"- it's through Tri City Cancer Center and all donations fundraised go to the their services!!!! Please join me!!
www.tccancer.org -- Look for My name Maxene Alonzo under GROUP NAMES and JOIN!

Well this last week of February has been quite busy but I managed 3 trips to the gym and one great outside run. The gym balanced me out with lots of sweaty cardio, a few treadmil 5K's (working on my fast pace) and I did myself a great 9 Mile Run in the am under 1 hour and 12 minutes!!! I sure got thirsty and need to use my camel back or buy my fuel belt soon... I am just so dang broke.. and Lets not forget about the St. Patty's Day foot Race March 13th.. i'll be doing the 10k


Best of Luck to everyone and all races along the way to Wenatchee Halfer!!