I'm trying to get back to running, though I find it comes mostly in fits and spurts. I have some new running goals for this year and to get myself back on the wagon, Partner and I have signed up for a few races. The first was quite steep. The first 3 miles (uphill) took me 57 minutes. The last 4.2 miles took 58 minutes. Guess which portion was uphill!
I''m leaving to see my parents for a few days and want to offer some sun therapy. Don't be too jealous, considering we continue to watch and see if the street floods down to our basement, we need the sun therapy here. But if this is any indication, I think the flowers will be wonderful this year.
Stinson Beach run in Marin. We started in Stinson Beach and went up towards Muir Woods. Partner gets credit for all of these pictures!
AND then it was back down to the ocean......
The California coast north of San Francisco is one of our favorite places so after our run we went for drive and saw a beautiful still life.
A few weeks ago I finished my first 1/2 marathon of the year. I'm happy with the way I'm running, but I did miss my goal of getting in under 3 hours by two minutes (it's a relatively flat trail course).
And my awesome friend who ran with us. She is running tomorrow in a road half marathon. I know she will finish in less than 2 hours because she ran this course in 2 hours 10 minutes! 10 minute miles on trails! I can't do that on flat roads.
Alright! Hope you all have a great week. Maybe I'll finally get some pictures of knitting up here.
Those are some gorgeous pics! I'll bet that race was a lot of fun - such a beautiful course!
I can't wait for some of that green (and warm weather) to make its way out here.
Enjoy your sun therapy!
Posted by: Rue | March 26, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Wow, you look great Kathy! That uphill was quite something.
And I can't help it, I'm a little jealous of the sunshine. Although it's been trying around here lately, so there is hope of spring yet.
Posted by: kate | March 26, 2011 at 10:55 AM
I'm thinking that having successfully completed a half marathon a couple weeks ago...you are 'back into running' instead of 'getting back into running'. just saying.
So was that first one an actual run? Lord, that is steep to be running up!! I'm impressed with what you are participating in...keep posting about it, maybe it will motivate my lazy ass!
Posted by: Rachel | March 27, 2011 at 01:31 PM
My husband used to run before we met, and I'd like to get into running. We're hoping to train for the 2012 Portland, OR marathon. Of course, I have to start running first. There is that.
And I'm definitely jealous of you getting some sunshine. I'm so sick of this rain over here!
Posted by: twelvedaysold | March 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Yes, what Rachel said. Good work! Have fun with the rents!
Posted by: nova | March 30, 2011 at 09:08 AM
runners always completely amaze and inspire me. it's something that for some reason i got in my head as a child i couldn't do and haven't yet had the guts to change that. you are inspiring!
Posted by: cmv | April 03, 2011 at 03:12 PM
yay you!!! you continue to inspire and amaze me with your dedication and abilities.
gorgeous pictures of your run course and i do have to say that you are just adorable all decked out in your runner gear.
Posted by: melissa | April 10, 2011 at 07:15 PM