Here Comes the Rain (du dn du du) and C-R-A-N-K it Up!!

Week nine started with a very humid five mile run, but no rain.  Yay!!  We actually had stars out, which we haven’t seen much of lately.  We can sure tell when we’re on our 5^th straight day of running. 

Due to schedules, we had to do our speed work at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.  Between running faster than we like to, the heat and humidity, and being attacked by mosquitoes, there’s only one good thing that comes to mind about this run and that’s the high fives afterwards for Team Higgie.  After that speed workout, we all look forward to Wednesday’s “Rest Day”.

On Thursday, we were scheduled for a 4:30 a.m. run before everyone went to work and guess what…Here Comes the Rain (du nd du du), wind, and lightning.  We've gotten used to running in the rain, but we do draw the line when it’s lightning.  With rain in the forecast for early evening, we decided to go at 4:15 p.m.  It was horribly hot and humid.  We hope we don’t have this type of weather on marathon day, as we would struggle to keep our goal tempo rate.

On Friday it was up early again for a 4:30 a.m. run so we could get it in before Alison left for a weekend trip, but once again it decides to storm.  Some did their treadmills while the rest of us waited for it to clear off and wow…what a difference a day makes!  Our six mile run was almost enjoyable comparing to yesterdays.  We finally had a nice, almost cool breeze.

Only five miles on Saturday, Yay!, an easy day…NOT!!!   Five miles, 10 hills, and one mountain!  Scratch that route!!  Stormie rolled her ankle and we hope she’ll be up to the 15 mile run tomorrow.

Last Sunday was a 10 mile run.  Well, C-R-A-N-K it up five more for a big 15 this Sunday!  Once again, with our busy schedules we had a 4:30 a.m. start.  Everyone did a great job!  For some this was the furthest they had ever run.  I was glad we started so early and I was thrilled when we were done!

 

As we completed week nine with 43.50 miles, we are halfway through our training schedule.  We've held true to our schedule, running six days a week even with all the rain storms we've had.  I must say “Great job!” to everyone for not using the rain as an excuse not to run.

We’d like to thank everyone who leaves drinks out for our water stops.  We GREATLY appreciate it!

Go Team Higgie!!  Running for Those Who Can’t

Mitzi

Quote for the day: "The thirst you feel in your throat and lungs will be gone minutes after the race is over. The pain in your legs within days, but the glory of your finish will last forever." 

- Unknown