July 25, 2010

Marks the day where I believe I have crossed into insanity. At 6:22 am, I will be leaving the start line to begin a 26.2 mile journey through the streets of San Francisco. Updates later.

~*~Run Mel Run~*~

On February 17, 2010....

...I ran 1 mile in 11 minutes and 33 seconds. I felt like I started too fast.

~*~Run Mel Run~*~

Who Needs A Workout When.....

...you can climb the stairs at work?



I didn't get much of a workout during last night's run. I had 2 newbies that were brand-spankin' new to the program. One of them was battling a sore shin, so I stayed back and walked with her during the entire workout. I was jealous because everyone got to do a "waterfall" run (or more politically incorrect - an Indian run), which is one of my favorites!

So, having to walk up and down the stairs wasn't that bad. The only downside, I work on the FIFTH FLOOR!!!

~*~Run Mel Run~*~

Sunny Days Sweeping the Clouds Away

On my way to where the air is sweet!

What a change - A DAY WITH SUN!


~*~Run Mel Run~*~

4x400

Even though it took me forever and a day to get out of the office, take BART and get to Kezar for Track, I'm so glad that I went. It was cold to start off, but once we got into warm-ups, my body was ready for the workout. It was just Paula and I running together on the track like the good old days. We did a 4x400s today (basically 4 laps) of "sprints" followed by a 30-60 second rest period in between. Paula knows, I'll always opt for the more rest in between. :o) It paid off though. By the 3rd lap, I felt great and our last lap was the best out of all of them. I clocked Paula and I going at about a 9:45 pace for the last 200 meters.

You'd think that Monday would be my favorite workout, but actually, it's the track! Awesome job today Paula! Keep up the good work!

~*~Run Mel Run~*~

Trainee Comments

Conversation with a trainee during the Monday Night Run on February 8:

Trainee: "I tell ya, Melanie, I think this training thing is working. I feel GREAT!"
Me: "Good! I'm glad to hear it."
Trainee: "Is it true that this will only get better in time?"
Me: "Yes!!"

My trainees are awesome! So eager to improve and get this running thing down packed.

~*~Run Mel Run~*~

Perfect Night for a Monday Night Run

That's for sure! Forecast yesterday and this morning said that rain was in store. The weather gods were definitely on our side today. No rain and it was about 60ish degrees out. Perfect running weather.

I had 45 runners today, plus my awesome Pacers! Everyone did a fantastic job tonight! Time to stretch some more, eat some dinner, indulge in the giant cupcake that Jon got me for our anniversary and night night time!

~*~Run Mel Run~*~