the big 40

Wow!  i can't believe i just typed that.

40 years old today.

i don't feel 40 :)

but then again, what does 40 feel like?

i only know that i feel fantastic.

much more alive and part of LIFE,

rather than being on the sidelines,

watching everyone else.

i have lots of hopes & goals for this year.

one of them is to qualify for the boston marathon.

the magic number is 3:50:59

(unless they change it, but that is another story)

that is 8:47 avg per mile for 26.2 miles.

seems kind of out of reach right now.

but i know i can do it.

with 9 weeks until the modesto marathon

i'm excited.

i want to run a good solid race.

i don't want to die at mile 18.

i feel strong.

been running hills &

doing more speedwork than i have ever done before.

been consistantly doing my strength/core work twice a week.

and i'm loving my little training group.
they have welcomed me with open arms
and i'm so thankful to find a group that i've "clicked" with.

recap from last week:

mon: strength/core  1 hr

tues: 6 mi total, w/4x1/2mi (3:41, 3:53,3:53,3:42)

wed: 7 easy...9:23avg pace

thurs: 8 mi w/hills @MP...8:52 avg.

fri: strength/core  1 hr.

sat: easy run 10 miles...9:32 avg

sun: long run w/killer hills  15 miles 9:09 avg pace.

46.43 miles for the week.