Halp...

It's been 5+ years since the last time I remember getting a cold that has prevented me from running or doing any other physical activity. I'm trying not to let it get to me but it's hard as I am now week 13 on my training schedule (the peak of my training) and I haven't done a long run since the 19 mile a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure this is really a physical test for me as much as it is a mental test. I'm trying to find other activities that is not as intense (ie walking, swimming, cycling). I need some words of encouragement/inspiration, team! Send me your love. <3

"This too shall pass..." 19 mi run Week 10

With all the string of bad luck that I have been experiencing, I am EXTREMELY grateful that I can still run the distance that I do. It definitely keeps me focus and makes me realize that "this too shall pass." The route was a tad hillier than I would have mapped out for a long run, but it's good training for my legs. ;)

Thanks to Joe Perez for being support crew and Gody Khambatta for lending Joe his bike so he can keep me company.

19 mi run - University Heights / South Park Garmin Stats

17 mi run - Mission Bay / Fiesta Island

It has been a while since I've reported training updates. Life sometimes gets in the way of things... annoying how that is. ;) But despite that, the one constant I can count on is running and I've been keeping up with the training regardless of what life has (or will) throw at me. Here are the stats for the 17 mi run around Mission Beach / Fiesta Island from yesterday.

17 mi run - Mission Bay / Fiesta Island Garmin Stats