SURPRISE

My little sister Sarah sent me the best email yesterday.  She is coming for a week to visit!  It totally made my day and I am so looking forward to running my long weekend run with her, doing a track workout with her, and just being together.  It will be so much fun and totally wish that my big sister Jen could be here as well but I will take what I can get!!

                                  (Sarah and Henry at Christmas 2010...my kids are just as excited as I am)

Also... I have was wondering if anyone has ever tired to freeze their Gu's before a long run?  I have been using them for my long runs but hate how warm they are from being shoved in my belt next to my warm body.  I am heading out for 22 miles today and was thinking of popping them in the freezer or at least the fridge for a little before I head out.  Anyone?
-Heather

Calling all runners

The time has started in the training that my runs are getting longer and longer.  It is a good thing that the weather is getting warmer so that I can run outside and not have to wear tons of clothes.  But one thing is still missing.  A running FRIEND!!!  So this is my request... Please come run with me.  Anyone on the east side that likes to run please email me.. facebook me.. comment on the blog.  I am not asking for you to run 15 or anything. I just need you to run 5 or even 6.  You can run the first 5, middle or end.

This is what I feel like when I am done.  Running all alone.  It is nice but let me tell you ....

This is how much fun I would be to run with.. trust me.. I am a VERY fun person to run with.  Ask my sisters..promise it will be worth your time and you will be getting a great workout.

Long Slow Run

I am always wondering how fast I should be going for my long slow runs during my training.  I found this short video clip on Runner's World by Bart Yasso.  It is short and to the point.  Very helpful!