Summer Visited Today

Today was long run day ands in sunshine and sleeveless! My struggling legs could swear the route was longer than 10 miles. Just re-checked the mileage on Google maps and it was definitely more--10.1 miles. Darn, got some work to do.

Week 2 of marathon training

I'm following a marathon training program I found on www.marathon-training-program.com I chose this program mainly because of the 3 run/week commitment and designed for runners who just want to complete. I'd like to train more but that is not possible right now. I'm doing okay on the longer runs but not so good on any kind of speedwork. Have never enjoyed speedwork so hence, never do it and never run faster. Might need to get some help with that.

In Training?

Ran from Colman Park on Lake Washington through Seward Park yesterday. Approximately 10 miles. I'm in training for something but not sure of the goal. I would like it to be a full marathon in early November if the cards are right. A half marathon for sure. Will commit soon.

Sport Wallets at West Seattle Runner

You can now purchase sport wallets in a variety of fun colors and prints at West Seattle Runner. The store has a wonderful selection of running shoes, apparel and accessories for your fitness needs. And, the store is owned and run by local West Seattle residents, Tim and Lori. www.westseattlerunner.com.

Third times a charm

Headed out the door this morning for a run dressed in shorts and lightweight top. Lots of clouds and slight drizzle. Go back in house for rain jacket. Head out the door again and now we have more clouds and heavier drizzle. Go back in house for hat. Enjoyed a slightly damp but relatively warm "summer" run. No worries about overheating here in Seattle.

Peek Above the Gray

We are having summer teasers here in Seattle. We get lulled into thinking summer is finally here. Today starts out sunny. I actually needed sunglasses. By the end of the day, I am seeing gray skies and rain. Time to bust out some happiness prints and color. Just one of the many reasons I started creating colorful activewear.

Running and Catnapping

It happened again, napping with the cat. I went for a long slow run this morning, followed by lunch of course, and then the most delicious nap with my cat. One of my favorite ways of spending a Sunday.

Its' a mystery to me

How does one put on a wetsuit? I went swimming last weekend at Hood Canal which is in the Puget Sound. A little chilly. So I've got my full body triathlon wetsuit that took me at least 15 minutes to put on. People suggested body powder and olive oil. Haha. I finally hopped in ths shower. Yes, literally hopped since I had the suit on but only to my ankles and managed to put a wet wetsuit on. There's gotta be a more elegant way of doing this.