This week

So, I went to the Stampin' Up! convention in Salt Lake City and got 10 hours of sleep from Wednesday through Saturday. Needless to say, I was pretty tired. Still, I managed to get one run in on the treadmill in the hotel. For the life of me I could not fall asleep on Wednesday night so at 4 in the morning, I got up, got dressed and went downstairs only to fine that the gym didn't open until FIVE! The nice bellman assured me that there was a trick to get in and showed it to me. Of course, I knew I would probably not be back because I NEEDED my sleep! Well, I got on that treadmill and ran a VERY SLOW 3 miles. I couldn't believe how tired I was after that run. I mean, I thought I had at least been running 3 miles (I have GOT to find my Garmin), but I think I have been deluding myself.

Then I got back and ran Monday. I turned Pentecostal the last quarter of a mile begging Jesus to help me to the next rock 2 feet in front of me, then to the tree, then the next car and so on. Oh dear. There was no way in the world that I was going to run a half-marathon that my friends want me to run in September. NO WAY!

I did some strength training on Tuesday and ran yesterday and today, the same distance only I went the opposite way today just to mix it up a little. I even did a couple of fartleks in the first mile and one at the very end. Those last two runs were a little easier, but I still don't think I can face doing 13.1 miles yet. It's a little crazy. For those of you who will do it, more power to you. Right now, I'm pretty content with my 4 miles/day. Of course, I've been thinking of trying 6 miles next week. We'll see!

Running because I want to,

Linda:)