Recent Runs

Had a great run on Sunday with Jerry. We ran on the Exeter Scenic River Trail - it's a soft packed gravel/dirt surface and my legs feel so much better after running there than on a road. My knee felt good, but slightly sore after running up and down a small hill on the trail. We did a total of 4 miles - I ran 3 1/4 miles of it, Jerry ran about 2 miles of it. He runs faster than I do, but not as long at a time, so we were together some of the time.

Last night with Running Club, I only did 1 mile because the roads around Linda's house are hilly and I wanted to allow the muscles around my knee to not be stressed more before Saturday. I'm both excited and scared for the marathon relay - weather forecast is looking good - sunny and in the 60's.

Interview with WGAL

Linda Wingard, Loretta Parson, Carolyn Stoltzfus, Deborah Kurtz, Bev Shantz, Joseph and I were at Garden Spot Village to be interview and filmed while running on Friday morning with Jere Gish and Rick the photographer from WGAL. At the time, it was fun and seemed to go well, but we won't really know how it went until it airs next week, either Tues. Wed or Thurs. I will try and post the date/time asap.

Jere Gish - WGAL News Anchor

Interviewing Scott Miller the GSV Marathon Director

Carolyn and Linda watching Loretta's interview.

Jere interviewed Linda, Loretta and I - but I only got pics of Loretta's interview. It should be a good overview of running because Linda has been running for years and done numerous races - Loretta's a new runner (Jan. 3, 09) and I was a runner for 10 years, got hurt and am now back to running 5 years later.
After the interviews, we went out for a training run and Jere and Rick followed and/or were up ahead filming. It was a tough run - for filming, it worked best if we ran together as a group, which we aren't used to doing. At running club, we might start together, but then we usually end up in groups of only 2 or 3. The others were so kind and ran slower than normal and I ran faster than I normally do. Along with that, it felt odd having a camera on us.
I ran/walked about 4.5 miles - so that will be my last long training run. I will do a few 2 or 3 mile runs and then take some rest days so my legs are ready for 4. 6 miles next Saturday.

Newscast shown on WGAL later that week.

WGAL

Yesterday I got a phone call from Scott Miller, the director for the Garden Spot Village Marathon. He said a reporter from WGAL is coming to interview him about the marathon and they want some runners there training for pictures. Scott wondered if a few of us could come up and do a 'training run' for the camera. So a few phone calls later - there are 6 or 7 of us going to be shot at 10AM today - should be interesting. Hope I don't trip/fall/or look fat on camera.

Training on the Race Course

On Sunday - 10 of us did a training run on the marathon course. We met at Garden Spot Village and then dropped cars off at the end of the 3 sections that we had people planning to run. The groups for each section started together and I gave everyone a highlighted map of their route and encouraged them to each do what they could and not worry if they are faster or slower than the others in their group and Lord knows, I'm the slowest, so they don't have to worry about being last :) So everyone's finishing time was different - no one got lost, though one of us (won't mention names) did a short detour down one country road before realizing that she was going wrong. She turned around and still finished her section in good time!

When I first started this, I assumed that it would take me about an hour and a half to do the 4.6 miles - Sunday I did it in 1 hour and 6 minutes - so I'm happy!! Now I'm hoping to be able to do it on race day in an hour.

Running tomorrow

I walked about two miles yesterday and I'm feeling good!! I plan to walk 2 to 3 miles today. The pain of the strained muscle is almost a memory - I only feel it slightly every now and then. I am tempted to run today, but my dear husband is saying wait another day or so. Guess I listen to 'Dr. Jerry' - he was a great nurse for me for months and continues to take good care of me, so I'll trust his judgment.

Which means I'll wait one more day :) so I will try running tomorrow!

I'm anxious to get back to running because April 4th is coming ... I will do the 4.6 miles in the marathon relay even if I have to walk most of it, but I would like to run more than walk, if my body allows me to.

Running Club for Beginners

My friend Linda and I are starting a Running Club for Beginners.
(Linda's really the energy behind this club - I'm thrilled she's pulling the details together and that she has a hot tub at her house :)

When: Monday nights at Linda's house* at 7 PM starting January 12th

Why: Just for the fun of it! and of course all the benefits that come with running

Information will be provided on good reading material, best place to buy running shoes, etc, etc.

We will start out slow doing ½ mile to a mile the first week and add up to ½ mile each week there after. We will end each run with stretching exercises, a few sit ups and the hot tub (depending on the numbers)!

No worries there is no traffic on the roads in her area so it is safe to run at night. She also have a couple extra reflector vests to share.

We will keep it is simple and fun! Join us for something NEW in 2009!

*email me for more info.