Training-week 26

Well, now that I'm on the down-hill part of this training schedule I'm not doing anything too fabulous. I ran 6 miles, outside and it felt good. I kept a steady pace, nothing too fast or slow for about an hour. I have 2 more training weeks before my marathon debut. I'll be running, hopefully, 14 Yassos next Sunday and then a 7 mile run the following Sunday. I can't believe I'm almost done with this training program.

Training-week 25

Well, this wasn't the easiest 7 mile run... but it was my FASTEST!!! I had originally planned to run outside before the day started. But mother nature had other plans. It was RAINING! So I drove to the YMCA and jumped on the treadmill. I think mentally, this was hard because I was all ready to run outside. But I was so happy with my finished time. 1:02 (for 7 miles-this is the fastest I've ever run) I'm still nervous about October 9th, but I know if I'm smart, I will do it and meet my goals.

Here comes the...

NO! Not the bride. My favorite part of a wedding... CUTE KIDS!!!

I didn't know any when I got married, so we didn't have any. But this past weekend, my step-sister was the lucky one to have both my adorable kids in her wedding.

A flower girl and ring bearer

Look at how cute they are!

Allie got her hair done (first time curled)

(View of the back)

The three flower girls

Allie and Owen directing traffic

Allie taking her job seriously

The entire wedding party

(That's a LOT of kids!)

The NEW Charlie's Angels

Allie doing a wonderful job!

Owen, and the other ring bearers, picking up the flower petals.

Cheer With Me!

These are pictures from Allie's cheer leading clinic. As you can see, she loved it. However, she was very frustrated with somersaults and cartwheels. Looks like we have some practicing to do!

She's R.E.A.D.Y.

Cartwheels

Pom-pom routine

YEAH!

Pyramid

(Could they be any cuter?)

Go, Team, GO!

Last night before bedtime, Allie decided it was time to practice some of her cheerleading moves. She started Cheer Clinic today. I will post those pics another time. But enjoy the clips of her enthusiasm!

GO, TEAM!

What's that spell?

Training-week 24

Well, I did my last 20 mile run (before the actual marathon). It was both amazing and difficult at the same time. I got company for my 5:30 am start. Our friend, Kevin, is visiting for the weekend and agreed to run with me for a while. And my girlfriend, Julie, came over to meet us. Julie was great! She actually ran farther than she has run outside with me in a LONG WHILE. Then she decided to turn back and start her busy day. Kevin ran the entire first loop with me. That's 10 miles!!! It was the farthest he has EVER ran. I was so proud of him. He's been toying with the idea of training for a half marathon. Well, I can honestly say, HE IS READY!

The last loop of 10 miles was a solo run. The sun was starting to come out and make it a little warmer and the wind was CRAZY. After reaching mile 16 my left knee started to hurt so I had to "speed walk" off and on for the rest of the 20. But I finished it! Chicago... Here I Come!

A fly on the wall

Well, both of my kids have been in school for at least a full week. So far, so good.

I'm very proud of both of them. I'm still working on filling my "FREE" time, but I'm getting there. There is still a part of me that wishes I could be a fly on the wall in their classrooms.

Lucky for me, one of Allie's teachers does a class blog instead of newsletters. I LOVE IT!!!! For those of you that are interested in seeing what she is learning (and catching a glimpse of her now and then in photos) check out the blog.

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