Marathon #2: Week 1 Complete!

"Hill from Hell" one of many on the Post Oak Course. Tulsa in the background.

I ran twenty miles this week. Three 4 milers and one, really long 8 miler Sunday morning. This is the most mileage I've been able to log since The Post Oak Challenge doubler I completed in March. I was still very injured at the time and was not even supposed to be pushing a stroller much less running. I ran 28 miles over two days with one of my favorite friends, Kelly, who was also nursing a serious injury. Although the clock did not agree, the miles flew by and we laughed the entire time. It has been my favorite (& toughest) race EVER.

Day 1 13.1 miles!

These positive race experiences fuel my training runs. These are the runs that keep me going when an 8 mile training run seems daunting, and 26.2 miles, impossible.

One time, a neighbor stopped to ask me how I trained for my marathons. I was only kidding a little when I answered, "I put on my running shoes!"

Trophies, medals, and muddy shoes.

Today is day 5 out of 64 days of training for the Route 66. I am starting to get excited as I continue to put on my running shoes. I am so thankful and amazed to be pain free so far.  And best of all? 3 camperships have already been provided by my awesome supporters. Wow! Such a blessing to me and future Camp Lutherhoma campers.