Training for my first L.A. marathon has been really challenging. I usually do really good at the start of the run but towards the middle of the run I start to lose momentum and all of a sudden I'm plagued by thoughts of stopping. Its those damn hills! I'm still trying to learn to love the hills. Most of the time I'm chasing my pace group.
My goal for this race is to finish never mind how long it will take me . We are on mile 6 so 20 more miles to go. Luckily the Loma Linda Lopers has different pace groups you can train with . There are several groups ranging from the 7 minute mile group to the 17 minute mile group. Jessica and I started off in the 10 minute mile group but later dropped down to the 10.5 mile pace group. So far we are keeping up with are two weekday runs and the one long run on Sundays.
Every Sunday we meet at the Drayson center for our short lectures. This past weekend was on water stop etiquette! We stretch together and then off we go to our different pace groups.
Here's a picture of the Loma Linda Lopers. Jessica and I are in the second row in the front. There is usually a flood of pink people running down the streets in Loma Linda on early Sunday mornings. What I love about joining a running group is that you get to meet so many cool people! Plus everyone is always giving you great running and motivation tips.
Everyone needs a running buddy to keep you accountable. Jessica is my running inspiration and I'm so glad she's on the road with me to L.A.
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Jessica is a great running buddy. Man, I miss her. . ."walk slow, run fast" was our motto. . .
haha...awesome.
I can't believe those pink shirts. Be sure to wash by itself first. COuld turn all ur clothes that color. lol
I'm proud of ya'll :)
It was so great to run with you guys last week! Keep up the hard work!
Awww. I miss you Bev. I wish I could be your running buddy too!
Keep up the running though! You're inspiring me!
You go, girl! That's awesome and real inspiring.
I wish I have a running buddy...I started running 2 weeks ago...You know I hate running, but I pushed myself this time...I would run for half a mile then walk a few yards then run again...My goal is to run a mile without stopping...I feel like it's hopeless and I don't have much inspiration, but I pray about it a lot...Any advice?...
I don't understand why I get that cramping feeling on the right side of my stomach whenever I run in the afternoon...It's so painful when I breath, so I end up walking instead...What's that anyhow?...Anyway, at least I feel better when I run in the morning...No cramping or anything of that sort...I just get tired calves...
Thanks for your support guys=)
Hi. I hope you have time, but can I tag you? Check out my 9/1/8 entry if you want to indulge. Miss you!
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