Hello Everybody!
Training is getting intense, while the weather’s creeping up too! Luckily, most of our training is done by the coast, and we run at 7am, so the heat isn’t quite so bad. Nothing like running in the AM along some of California’s finest beaches.
I have decided instead of giving you EVERY little detail about my running faux pas, blisters, and back aches, I thought I’d highlight the events of the month would be a liiittle more intersting and less nauseating. ha!
- I ran the Aflac Iron Girl 10k about 2 weeks ago! It was great, but man was it HOT!! Also, my friend Meghan ran it with me, while our men sat on the sidelines cheering us on, in between their trips to the petting zoo (Held on the same grounds as the San Diego County Fair). The race started at the Del Mar race track at 7:30am. We took off, ran around the race track and out to Hwy 1. It was about 6.2 miles, 80 Degrees (no shade), and I did it in 1:10:48. We were awarded with medals, treats, and breakfast! Then, we followed our race with another round of petting animals at the petting zoo, and a healthy breakfast at Denny’s!
Last week was our longest run yet. My group was scheduled to run 9 miles, but a few girls wanted to press 10, so I gave in and did it! 10 MILES!! Now, after running (with some walking) a distance like that, you start to realize what you’re really getting into! It felt like 10 miles physically and mentally. A distance like that shows how intense running really is. Plus, you learn the true importance of diet, fuels, gear, and fluids. It’s amazing how your body responds. Afterwards our group had a picnic, but I had to jet to do some weekend bonding with my nephews, and adventure to the San Diego Zoo. …what’s with me and zoo’s?
That concludes my monthly update, but ** Stay Posted for more Info, including my AFC Half Marathon in August!!**
Again, for all of you who have donated to my fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society..Thank YOU SO MUCH!!! For those who haven’t had the opportunity to do it yet, here’s the link to my site so you can quickly make a very much appreciated contribution to help blood cancer research:
Phia’s Donation Page!
(Don’t forget, it’s tax deductible)
Also, it would be a huge help if you could pass this link along to any/all of your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors! Every little bit counts.
If you prefer check contributions, please make them out to LLS, if you don’t have my address please email me and I’ll let you know where to send it! THANK YOU!
Until then, Happy 4th of July weekend!!
Love,
Phia
