Sunday I went for my long run of the week like every other Sunday since I started training again for my 1st half marathon since I had Kourtney. This Sunday I had a secret little motivator, my father. My father is a great man and in great shape. I asked my family members to run this half-marathon with me when I go back to MN in Aug. so they are all doing their training now too. I however haven't been running like they have since I obviously just had a large break in my fitness due to having a baby. Don't get me wrong I was active during and shortly after my pregnancy but I wasn't running as much and definitely as long of distances.
I asked my dad how his training was going and he said he ran 7mi in 1:06:05.... that very same day it took me 1:07 to run 6mi. I did have Kourtney with me on the run but I was still like REALLY??? So I finished my training that week out strong and when I laced up my shoes on Sunday I knew I had to beat his time. So, out I went.... ran my butt off and came in at a dead sprint in order to finish at 1:04.45. Not much faster but enough to feel good about it :)
Training is going well. I am having some knee pain but what can you do. :) I am blessed and thankful to have my father be such a great role model and example for me :) Thank you dad! I love you!
Anyone else want to run with our group??? (about 5 people so far)
Here is the race website :)
http://www.131marathon.com/13_1_Minneapolis.htm
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