Long Beach 1/2 Marathon

If you haven't heard, Stacy and I are running the Long Beach 1/2 Marathon on October 11th!

I can't believe it's only a month away. I get butterflies just thinking about it.

We started training July 21st. We run 5 miles Mondays and Wednesday, and then do a 'big' run on Fridays. So far I've done 9, Stacy's done 11 (and 5 minutes faster than my 9, I might add!!) We just have a couple of more weeks of 'big' runs, and then we'll take it easy for the 2 weeks leading up to this crazy event.

I developed plantar fasciitis so I was in desperate need of new shoes. After much research and trying on shoe after shoe, I decided on the Nike Air Pegasus 26. My first choice was actually the Asics Gel Nimbus, but the Nike's were a very very close 2nd, and for $50 cheaper (plus I found a $10 off coupon online), I was sold.

(plus they match my bright green sports bra ;)

I've been running with my new shoes for about 2 weeks, and as of yesterday morning, I can actually walk without limping when I get out of bed! Hurray!

I must say I n-e-v-e-r in a million years would think that I would be a 'runner'. Our first run, I barely made it a 1/2 mile before stopping and thinking my chest was going to explode (yes, I was that out of shape) But now that I can run 5 miles without really struggling, I am very proud, and so excited that I've pushed myself so far.

Here's to pushing myself more, and to not dying in the process!