New training

Hello girls,

I started off thinking what is my new news going to do to my training. And just kinda stressing over that. Reading up on research of running and working out while pregnant and not really getting a good answer. The lord is really calling me to look to him.
I just feel like I need to keep praying that this little person stays safe and there. Thats whats important. Its kind of a call for me to be selfless. I will let the Lord lead me with my training and workouts.

I ran 4 miles yesterday at a slow pace of 10 minute miles. I felt like I had to work to breath better. That was a different feeling.
There was a time around 2.5 miles where I really wanted to kick it where I felt strong and I had a lot left. Yet it was so hot outside and my heartrate was in the 150s. For some reason I feel kinda scared to work too hard now. Im just going to keep giving it over to the Lord to lead me with this and keep listening. To maybe calm down and enjoy this time......But

Man, Ill be so amped to have crazy run and bike workouts in 2009. I already started looking for races around late summer time frame.

-Melinda

Missed you

For some reason my computer was not letting me log into this page for a while, therefore I have not been posting, but it was nothing personal, I was thinking about y'all! I'm stoked about the shirts, and everyone's training and progress! I think you could totally do the marathon this year, Sarhs, if I didn't encourage you enough the other night, I was sort of distracted. The Austin should be a fun one too!
Oh, and I signed up for the cowtown 50k-Feb 28th. You should check out the medal! If you do all 5 it comes out to be 6" in diameter and is supposed to be completely framable (sp?) That would be awesome! Even if I can't do the 50k every year, all the medals are the same size, so maybe I can alternate between the marathon and 50k to make a complete star! Yesterday I had a moment where I had to decide what I really wanted, when I was pushing through 6miles. It was one of those compromising moments as a runner-I'll tell y'all more about it later, it was sort of embarassing, but I finished my run with a kick and knew then that I was ready to take on more. I know I've said it before that my mom says sometimes you make an A and it doesn't mean as much as earning a C...that was yesterday. 18 can come easier than 3 or 4 some days. Love y'all-LJ

Training update - by Lear Attack

My training has been going pretty well - at least my bike and run training. Swimming is harder for me to fit in for some reason, but I swam the other day at Lifetime with my mom. It was brutal just like it always is. But, it does feel so good afterwards. Yesterday I ran 6 (and saw Lindsey walking her dog!) It was a good run because it sprinkled some at the beginning and it wasn't terribly sunny. I felt good and went fast enough so I was happy with everything - especially afterwards. I was just in the most lethargic mood and a little on the grumpy side before I went. Finally I snapped at Adam and he said, "Will you go run or something?" and I did :-) and then I felt great! Today I did a crazy brick workout at the gym and it was brutal, but I feel great now. Tomorrow I am going to do a bike and a short swim. Melin, you want to bike maybe? I'll call you. Oh-and I'm so excited because I just ordered new running shoes online and they made the shoes I wear in PURPLE!!! My favorite color..."Purple and Black, Lear Attack!!"

Out,
LA

Last few workouts-Melinda

I have had some good training in lately, yet it has been so freakin hot!
I ran 6 miles at town lake the other day with a 8.50 pace. I felt pretty strong. I started off pacing with this guy in front of me, then he started picking it up. I thought maybe I started going slower so I kept up with him and then realized after he stopped he was doing his last sprint at the end. By that time I was defiantly warmed up and tried to keep the pace. It was a good run and I felt like I was flying. My legs] muscles were sore the next day. Loved that. I am taking today off and then tomorrow I want to do a good steady 8 after work. Or I might do the bike ride group with Lifetime. I have been meaning to try that out. Do you guys know how long that trail is around the showing center of Chuys and Costco? Maybe I will run there if I dont ride.
I notice I pray more when I dont have my music with my training. But when I have my music its just easier and time flys. I think I push it also with music.

Im getting excited about the half.