Saturday Runs Rock!

10 miles - Officially 3 weeks into the training. Time flies! 3 weeks longer than I usually stick with my resolutions. :-) Today I headed out for my second 10 mile run. Yay, crazy that 10 miles is now a doable distance for me. When did that happen? The crazy Iowa winter weather continues, forecast = 40 and big rain with a chance of thunderstorms. Woohoo! It's always so hard to know how to dress for something like that. I'm a big 'ole sweater so I hate to overdress although it's always so stink'n cold when we start, crouching by our cars to block the wind as it is still dark out at 7am. oye! But good news! Just as I was rounding the final corner at the end of the 10 miles, the big rain moved in. It held off until I finished which was amazing good fortune. :-) I ran a bit with our TNT running coach today which definitely helped the time pass and probably pushed me a bit in pace, otherwise I would have been running in some serious rain! It was interesting to hear about other marathons he's been a part of and the fact that he has been a coach for 15 years back when TNT was just starting. Way cool. Thanks to my teammates that cheered me in the final few feet as well. Then we headed to Gateway Market for some yummy breakfast and great conversation. Recovery breakfast = steel cut oats (aka oatmeal) with a bit of soy milk and brown sugar. Fabulous. When we finished, I thought I'd jog to my car so as not to get drenched. However, my legs weren't having it and stopped me in my tracks. Ha. Ha. Something about running 10 miles and then stopping to jump in a car and go eat. Hmmmm....smart Ab. :-) Side note: I was sad to hear that our honorary team member, Nick Lacina, has had a rough go of it and been in the hospital lately. Prayers for his strength and recovery as he continues the fight. Also, a gentlemen, Maury, at my table for the kick off just a month ago passed away this week and lost his recurring battle. His partner Mary is going to continue her participation in the training. It makes what we are doing very real and very worthwhile.