So, yesterday it was a mad rush to run 2 miles before I had to run out the door to meet my parents for dinner at 7:30, and I got home from work at 6!
It's funny, because a year ago, I would have just skipped my run. Now, no matter what I have on my plate, I somehow manage to get 5 days of running or cross training in each week. Of the 26 weeks I've been training, I think maybe only 3 of those weeks did I work out 4 days, rather than 5. And that was either due to my plantar fasciitis or the damn air conditioning guy working on our air for about 2 weeks.
It's truly amazing what you can do when you have a clear goal in mind. I can't wait to finish my marathon in a couple days and be able to say I successfuly completed my goal.
On another note, thank you so much for everyone whol has helped me raise over $1,000 for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Saturday is the last day to donate and I'm hoping to raise even more by then!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Only one week to go!
OK, so I ran 6 miles (which seemed like nothing) with my dad on Saturday. I know I am ready for the marathon this Sunday. The only question on my mind is "How much pain will I be in when I finish the race?"
I am hoping that I don't throw up when it's done, as I have heard so many people do. As long as I finish and am still standing, I will be happy :)
Thank you so much to all my friends and family that have dontated to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. It means so much to me!
If you're interested, the finish line of the race is at the intersection of Biscayne Blvd & E. Flagler Street. I am hoping to cross the finish line around 11:15 am. I won't even mention the start line because I know none of you will be getting there at 6:15 am. You are all welcome to come on out to see my a tired, sweaty Rachel cross the finish line.
I am hoping that I don't throw up when it's done, as I have heard so many people do. As long as I finish and am still standing, I will be happy :)
Thank you so much to all my friends and family that have dontated to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. It means so much to me!
If you're interested, the finish line of the race is at the intersection of Biscayne Blvd & E. Flagler Street. I am hoping to cross the finish line around 11:15 am. I won't even mention the start line because I know none of you will be getting there at 6:15 am. You are all welcome to come on out to see my a tired, sweaty Rachel cross the finish line.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Let's do this thing!
For the past few weeks, I've been running in the bitter cold weather. Last night, it was nice to be running in a normal, comfortable temperature! After covering eight miles, I finished without all my limbs feeling numb from the cold.
I'm still crossing my fingers, though, that for my marathon, the weather is right aroun 55 degrees. The cold prevents me from getting sweaty and therefore severely lessens the effects of dehydration and exhaustion.
Only two weeks left til my big run in Miami! I'm so ready to do this thing!
I'm still crossing my fingers, though, that for my marathon, the weather is right aroun 55 degrees. The cold prevents me from getting sweaty and therefore severely lessens the effects of dehydration and exhaustion.
Only two weeks left til my big run in Miami! I'm so ready to do this thing!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Steping into a Freezer
So, Sunday was a unique running day for me. Not only was it about 27 degrees with windchill, but I somehow convinced Ryan to run with me and my dad.
We wrapped ourselves in hats, gloves, scarves and layers and headed out into the dreaded cold. To understand how cold it was, imagine stepping into a giant freezer that has a fan in it that is blowing directly on your face.
We were COLD, but we finished! :) Great success!
We wrapped ourselves in hats, gloves, scarves and layers and headed out into the dreaded cold. To understand how cold it was, imagine stepping into a giant freezer that has a fan in it that is blowing directly on your face.
We were COLD, but we finished! :) Great success!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Only a couple weeks left!
My dad and I are officially registered for the ING Miami Marathon on January 31st. With our 20-miler completed, we are confident we can take on and successfully finish a 26.2 mile run.
With the 31st just around the corner, I am hoping all my supporters will donate to my cause at http://www.active.com/donate/lv09florida/RachelKramer. I am $4,500 short of my goal and I only have a few weeks left! I did some calculations and realized that if 100 of my 157 facebook supporters donated just $20, I could raise $2,000! That is amazing! If you don't have $20, donate $10, because every little bit helps get us closer to finding a cure for Crohn's and Colitis.
As a side note, I ran two miles yesterday. For the first time since Winter has blessed us with its presence, I was having a tough time breathing. My lungs were burning and the wind was getting the best of me! I manage to finish pretty quickly and scurried upstairs to the warmth of my apartment!
With the 31st just around the corner, I am hoping all my supporters will donate to my cause at http://www.active.com/donate/lv09florida/RachelKramer. I am $4,500 short of my goal and I only have a few weeks left! I did some calculations and realized that if 100 of my 157 facebook supporters donated just $20, I could raise $2,000! That is amazing! If you don't have $20, donate $10, because every little bit helps get us closer to finding a cure for Crohn's and Colitis.
As a side note, I ran two miles yesterday. For the first time since Winter has blessed us with its presence, I was having a tough time breathing. My lungs were burning and the wind was getting the best of me! I manage to finish pretty quickly and scurried upstairs to the warmth of my apartment!
Monday, January 4, 2010
I rang in 2010 with a 20 mile run!
First of all, Happy New Year to everyone! My new year's resolution...run a marathon :)
So, Thursday morning, I ran a pathetic 8 miles to make up for the previous Sunday's run which was a fail. Why was Thursday's 8 miles pathetic? Because I sucked...it was really hot out and I was not in the mood to run it. At least I finished it, though.
Ok, on to bigger and better things...like completing a 20 mile run with my dad. We ran two 10-mile loops, and after the first loop I was wishing we were done. About 15 miles (or 3 hours) in, I was getting bored. I mean, come on, doing the same thing for 3 straight hours gets kinda repetitive. Not to mention that my legs felt terrible...knees, feet, hips, quads. The only thing that kept me from passing out was the fact that it was about 45 degrees outside, rather than the 75 degree weather I usually run in. After 20 miles, I didn't have a drop of sweat on me. I suppose freezing my butt off is much better than sweating my ass off.
I'm just glad the 20 is over. I have one month until the marathon and no more super long runs before then. I have a 10, an 8 and a 6, and then it's the big 26.2 on Jan. 31st!
So, Thursday morning, I ran a pathetic 8 miles to make up for the previous Sunday's run which was a fail. Why was Thursday's 8 miles pathetic? Because I sucked...it was really hot out and I was not in the mood to run it. At least I finished it, though.
Ok, on to bigger and better things...like completing a 20 mile run with my dad. We ran two 10-mile loops, and after the first loop I was wishing we were done. About 15 miles (or 3 hours) in, I was getting bored. I mean, come on, doing the same thing for 3 straight hours gets kinda repetitive. Not to mention that my legs felt terrible...knees, feet, hips, quads. The only thing that kept me from passing out was the fact that it was about 45 degrees outside, rather than the 75 degree weather I usually run in. After 20 miles, I didn't have a drop of sweat on me. I suppose freezing my butt off is much better than sweating my ass off.
I'm just glad the 20 is over. I have one month until the marathon and no more super long runs before then. I have a 10, an 8 and a 6, and then it's the big 26.2 on Jan. 31st!
Monday, December 28, 2009
A Blip in my plan
So, I think all the holiday eating has taken its toll on me.
Unfortunately, my dad couldn't run with me on Sunday morning, so I woke up a 8:50 to run 8 miles alone. Immediately, I knew I wasn't on my best game. My legs were sore (from running on the beach two days prior, I think) and my body was just not feeling into it. I managed a mere 4 miles before I called it quits. Sometimes, we just can't fight our bodies and Sunday was one of those days. You can only push yourself so far so many times. I ran almost 16 miles easily a week ago. Yet yesterday, I was pushing myself to finish 4.
With my marathon a short 4 weeks ago, I suppose I should be worried...but I'm not. I have one more big run ahead of me before the marathon and that's the 20-miler. I know I can finish that. And because I know I can finish it, I know I can finish 26.2 miles. I don't even consider my experience yesterday a setback, I just consider it a blip.
Unfortunately, my dad couldn't run with me on Sunday morning, so I woke up a 8:50 to run 8 miles alone. Immediately, I knew I wasn't on my best game. My legs were sore (from running on the beach two days prior, I think) and my body was just not feeling into it. I managed a mere 4 miles before I called it quits. Sometimes, we just can't fight our bodies and Sunday was one of those days. You can only push yourself so far so many times. I ran almost 16 miles easily a week ago. Yet yesterday, I was pushing myself to finish 4.
With my marathon a short 4 weeks ago, I suppose I should be worried...but I'm not. I have one more big run ahead of me before the marathon and that's the 20-miler. I know I can finish that. And because I know I can finish it, I know I can finish 26.2 miles. I don't even consider my experience yesterday a setback, I just consider it a blip.
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