Turning 60, a 5K and one week until the Half Marathon!

I turned 60!
April 10th I turned 60! I spent my birthday traveling to Colorado to see my son, his bride to be, and a lot of my family. I also got a chance to do some 'altitude' training. That was not so easy! I ran a great trail in the Chatfield Reservoir Park. I did alot of stop and start getting up the hills and catching my breath! It was great and what views...so it was definitely worth it.

Run with the Rams/ April 28

Woke up early and felt good....so I was really happy to go to the race. It had been a long time since I ran one!! I think the HoHoHo was the last race!!

The race organization was not great...no starting time sections etc...and then all of a sudden some yelled it started! I didn't hear a horn or starting gun etc. So I think I got off to

a bit of a slow start since there was a bit of confusion amongst the runners at first.  But I took off up the first hill *albiet a small one!! and started right away to find my breath.

(That is a yoga term btw) I felt great even at the beginning and falling into a pace seemed pretty easy and quick this time. Usually, I go out way too fast and have slow down to control my breathing and get into a rhythm.  I had left Marlena way behind me.  I moved away from the (LOL) heavy breathers as I listening to it throws mine off!  After a mile or so I noticed I was running at the same pace a man and a woman running together.  After a while he took off  at around mile 1.5 and then I started to chat with her.  I can't believe how much we talked while running a race!  It really was surprising to me. And I turned off my nano...LOL.  She was asking me what kind of pace I usually run etc and then she said she knew our pace but wasn't going to tell me! But as we approached about 2.5 miles her breathing was getting a bit more labored and I decided it was time to 'drop' her and pick it up a bit. I was conservative about it though. I don't know why I do that.  I came in at 28:18/ 9:07 pace. I was very pleased at the results. I think all that training became obvious to me as I finished the race. I have a great coach to thank for that!!  
Sunday/April 29

I was feeling a bit tired/lazy today and woke up extremely hungry.  At first I was going to run without breakfast but decided against it. After about 1 1/2 hours I ran 5 miles.  Funny, I was planning on running only about 3 (yes I know what it says above)  but I felt pretty good and just kept going.  Of course, I was a bit overdressed (not overheated however) but no matter I was fine. 5 miles just under 55 minutes.  Hahaha....passed the radar cop...who told me to pick up the pace I was running too slow.  Nice easy run. My right hamstring was feeling a bit tight tonight so I gave it some ice! I finished that run thinking I feel prepared and ready for Sunday. A bit nervous and such about logistics but athletically....ready to run 13.1.
I <3 my coach!