Last 20 mile for this training block!

A slow and wet run (or more like a trot) up the Silver Strand around the perimeter of Coronado and then back. 20 miles. Yes, the last 20 miles for this training block. The weather made for a bearable run, but I was hurting (more mentally than anything) during the last 6 miles. Joey is such a sweet heart to be my support crew. Thank you, babe!

20 mi run - Silver Strand / Coronado Garmin Stats

We did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess what, friends?! Because of your generosity, we did it and made the $3000 goal!! Thank you all for your kindness AND sharing the cause with others so they can donate to the MMRF. I have had people that I haven't even met donate to the cause. I was already really exited to run the NYC marathon, but now I know I have the love and support of so many people it will make it that much more exciting. But, just because we've reached the $3000 goal doesn't mean we don't have to stop giving! If you can spare a buck or two, it will still make a difference. Thanks again all and much love! ♥ ♥ ♥

Can't be in NYC to support me in running the marathon? Don't fret!

I know about mile 20 of a marathon (ok, ok.. sometimes even the FIRST mile), I start questioning, "WHY the F*CK am I doing this?" Sometimes the pain and fatigue that I'm feeling in my body speaks louder than my motivation and my will to keep going. Fortunately, you can help support me by going to http://supportyourmarathoner.com/ and sending webcam or text messages to keep my spirits up! Your message will appear in one of three digital screens along the course and is triggered by my timing chip. So if you can be there in person, this is the next best thing. Love you all! ♥

Received my NYCM swag!

1 sleeveless technical tee
2 support crew t-shirts
1 pair of socks
2 packages of sport beans
1 pack of Running themed thank you cards
1 utility belt

Excitement and anticipation level building!

ONE MONTH COUNTDOWN!!!

ALMOST to the $3000 fundraising goal! Exactly one month away till the NYC marathon and I have one more 20 mi run ahead of me. Time has flown by and I have encountered so many obstacles (seemingly mostly mental) but somehow still here and still ready to run this bad boy. Thank you all for your support and your generosity in donating to this extremely good cause.

http://www.active.com/donate/2010NYCMarathon/EAmbing

Tour de San Diego - 20 mi

A 20 mi adventure taking me through Old Town, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island, Downtown, and back up through Balboa Park. It was a really nice route with some challenging hills (save for the bike path along the 8 freeway). It wasn't my best run as I had to deal with stomach issues and feeling defeated that I was running it VERY slowly and with lots of stops. I am happy that I was able to run the 20 mi plus a little over a mile from Balboa Park home. I'm very thankful that Joey came through as my support crew (carrying water and shot blocks), with a sore butt from riding 20 mi at a 6mph pace.

Hopefully, next time I run this route, I will be in better form, mentally and physically.
20 mi run - Tour de San Diego Garmin stats