As you recall, one of my goals for 2013 is to run a few 10K races and then a half-marathon later in the year. And I'm happy to report that I am well on my way of meeting those goals. The ITB problem I was having has pretty much cleared up now after many, many days of stretching and rolling the leg.
I racked up 41.44 miles in January. Most of those were spent on the elliptical, however, and a few on the bike. I was able to start back running slowly and with low miles the beginning of February. The third week in though, I had to start ramping up the miles because I needed to train for an upcoming 10K. So by the end of February I had run 48.39 miles. That's a good start and I hope it is enough for the race. Now into March, I already have 6 miles under my belt or should I say feet and I plan to run 4 today.
Saturday is the BIG day. It will be my FIRST 10K (6.2 miles) race. The race is the BFF Pink Ribbon Run in North Myrtle Beach and I'm equally excited to run this 10K because I will be running it for my cousin, Terri Scruggs...a 16-year breast cancer survivor. I love that girl! And she will be on my mind the entire 6.2 miles.
I'll post stats after the race.....in case you were wondering.
Hope you get up, get out and do something for your health. "Just put one foot in front of the other and soon you'll be walking out the door". Now go get healthy! You deserve it!
Laurie
I love you to, thank you very much. Your the best!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! Keep up with the running! : )
ReplyDeleteThank you Nell!
DeleteCongrats on all your goals coming true! It could only happen with determination and work. You're doing a great thing for a wonderful cause. Congrats to your cousin on being a survivor. Good luck and I'll look forward to seeing your posts about the event!
ReplyDeleteYaya, it certainly is a lot of work. Ha! But, very well worth it. Thanks for the congrats.....and I look forward to posting about the event. It's sure to be an emotional race for most, but hopefully....I'll pick up a little something funny along the way.
DeleteHave fun at your race!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stacy!
DeleteYou're making great progress, enjoy the race!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy!
DeleteYayyy!! I am cheering you on. Will be waiting for your after the race post. It is a good cause.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gin! Encouragement and cheers are awesome!
DeleteI'll be rooting for you every step of the way!!! Very impressed with your sticking to your goal1 Inspirational!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kadee!
DeleteOh I'm a brilliant runner Laurie...but then I wake up!!! :(
ReplyDeleteI've never been able to run so I do brisk walks instead.
I'm so impressed with your stats. Good for you and what a brilliant thing having Terri as your inspiration.
Good Luck and make sure you have that ice bath waiting! :D
Thank you, Neesie. Brisk walks are good...at least you're active.
Delete10k races sound pretty ambitious to me - good for you!! I hope all goes well - and I love that you run a pink ribbon race.
ReplyDeleteI used to run in my thirties, however, I never ran any race. Now I have two cranky knees and running is no longer possible. I can still dream, though...
Thank you, Carola.
DeleteHi Laurie---am so happy to hear you are running better and your ITB is not affecting you like it was. I know you will do yourself and your neice proud. I will be thinking of you on saturday for sure!!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, thank you so much CatieAn!
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