Week 2--run 3 and 4

Amber:
After I finally had all my adjustments made--Underwear, tying my shoes again, did I lock the truck?

Geniene and I ran from the Danbarry down Aero for 2 miles before we turned around. We talked about the kids, food, and how crazy we are for running in the cold! It was my most comfortable run so far.

We passed I don't know how many people who were doing running club on our way back to the cars. Just want to give them a shout out for being so brave to show up and run when it was 34 degrees!

Then there's this mornings run. It's cold, I'm tired, I can just go later is what I was saying in my head at 4:45am. Thank goodness I have Geniene to hold me accountable. We met at the park and ride in Hebron since I was running late, big surprise there! LOL 1.5 miles down and back and we decided 34 degrees really isn't that cold. The old Amber would just talk about the crazy people running at 5:45 in the morning and now I'm proud to be one of the crazy ones!

Tomorrow is a much needed rest day :-)

Geniene: 
I would definitely agree that yesterday was comfortable. It's amazing how automatic running is becoming. I think it's interesting how our conversation (yes we talk as we run) has shifted to figuring out which mile we like least. Mile 1 I'm warming up, bitching about  my socks shifting etc, mile 2 is my favorite - the rhythm has set in and I'm in the zone, mile 3 is not my favorite at all. Having run a slew of 5K's last year I think our bodies are used to stopping at the 3.3 mile spot. I am proud that we were able t
o push through the 4 with no major issues - except a quick stop in the woods - yup I had "use the elements").
It was so encouraging to see the Running Club and it brought back painful memories of when I first started running a year ago and couldn't even run a mile without stopping. I spoke to one of my teacher friends who was there yesterday and figuring out winter running gear without purchasing expensive winter gear is a challenge for newbies and vets alike.

This morning, I agree with Amber, I was not feeling it. It was a mandatory run with little desire. Thankfully it was short (3 miles). I think we even hit a few silent periods - interrupted with bursts of cussing - perhaps we have runner tourettes?  That could be the title of our book Amber - since Amber comes with a disclaimer that she cusses like a sailor :)

The talk of hills has entered our daily topics. Since we know the upcoming Bluegrass 13.1 is hilly (understatement), it is time to start researching how and when to include some serious gradients into our runs.
Friday is a running rest day - but I have to teach boot camp at 5:30am ;) See you there buddy!
GO! Team Crazy AWESOME!!