I remember my first marathon... you're going to have a blast!

Coach Rick said, "Consistency." when I inquired about a good eating schedule leading up to the marathon. Rick Muhr is the best coach! He's very welcoming, inspiring and encouraging. I've called him weekly with whatever random question that lends to my nervousness for the week. It's a great way to begin the weekend, but with the marathon approaching, I had to squeeze in an extra Coach discussion. I can't quite describe it, and perhaps I'm just caught up in the COUNTDOWN, but having a coach of Rick's caliber say, "You're going to do well", and express his respect for all my hard work is very humbling.

Tonight, I enjoyed a nice track workout with Phyllis Lowry, Mindy Kessler, and a new GFRC memeber - Tara. We ran 4 600s and 4 200s- 600s were posted at 2:20-2:30, and the 200s were posted at 40 - 43 seconds. Nice speed, eh?? Phew, it was a woooorkout and I am sitting with ice on my legs as I type. It wasn't a bad workout, and we didn't push past a healthy point but I am hypersensitve to everything so ice is a great solution. I followed the lead of expert marathoner, Phyllis Lowry for the workout and pace - The blog entry title was a direct quote from Phyllis as we chatted during our cool down laps, and pondered strategies for the marathon. My current question, which Phyllis squashed since she's done it, if I wear layers, how do I switch my name and number back and forth? I guess it can be done, but I don't want to!

I absolutely love track workout days. The club is a great social, friendly group and I love running fast. Michael Laing was correct. I need to pick out my Fall marathon soon, any suggestions? Marathons are addictive... I love the training schedule.