Saturday, July 14, 2012

1.8 miles - 18 minutes 32 seconds

Training Day 5

We are so glad to report that we actually got our run in today. After the storms we had over the last 24-36 hours, we were not sure if the day was going to be sunny at all. Yes, the thunder, lightening, and rain has stopped. The skies were blue, the wind was breezy, and the temperature hovered around the mid 60's. We praise God for another beautiful day on Whidbey!

Our goal this afternoon was to run 2.0 miles. Unfortunately, we ran 1.8 miles before Steve's lower quad and upper calf started cramping. We completed the 2.0 run/walk in 20 minutes 42 seconds.

Although we had to walk the last part of the run, we ended up running the 1.8 miles in 18 minutes 32 seconds. We would really like to make the 2.0 mile run in 20 minutes the next time we try.

So tomorrow is a rest day (from running), which will be good(and necessary)for Steve. He will need to let his leg relax and repair itself properly.

It is hard to believe that there are only 11 training days left before the race. So with that in mind, the next three training days will be focused on running 2.0 miles and improving our time.

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