In training, my friends, in Training, with a capitol T. Training for what? Sunday, that's what. In 5 days, I will be participating in the San Antonio Rock n Roll Marathon. The full bird this time. My last training run was 3 weeks ago, I'm up to 23 miles. This weekend was technically a training run for my actual first marathon, the Dallas White Rock in December, but seeing as the the run was a scheduled to be a 26 mile run, why not get a medal for it?
I'm signed up for San Antonio, Dallas in December, Houston in January, and Austin in February. All full marathons. I might be crazy but here we go. Jeff Galloway has turned me into a marathoner, I hope.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Not much...
I've been traveling of late. Not too much to report. Despite the traveling, I've kept the weight pretty close. I went bike riding with the boys yesterday. I'm going to try to run tomorrow morning, I think.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Dallas Rock and Roll Half
How about a shot at the finish line to try to break the blahs? I didn't run but I got out on the bike for a bit today. John and I lapped the neighborhood a couple of times. A friend sent me some orthotics he's been making to relieve his on fascitis. I'm looking forward to trying them out.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
April Blahs
Since not running the Bearathon, I haven't felt much like running. My plantars fascitis has been really bugging me and for the last couple of days my knee has been hurting. Easter candy was my undoing. I gained 3 pounds back. But I lost one of those last week. I need to get motivated again. The family is running a 5K this weekend but I will be out of town. Blah!
Friday, March 26, 2010
The Race That Wasn't - Bearathon 2010
It rained on Saturday of the Bearathon. It started about an hour before start time. It stopped about the time the race should have finished. We sat around a lot. We were told it was still on. And then it was canceled. I'm disappointed but they couldn't control the weather. So it looks like my Spring season ends with 0-3 half-marathons in 3 months. It's golf season now anyway and I haven't swung a club since October. I need to get out there. We have a golf get together at the end of April in California.
In better news, my weigh-in today brings me down (or up) to minus 23 pounds since the 01.01.2010. I'm still working. I still have 27 pounds to go for my realistic goal. We'll talk about the crazy goal at a later date.
As far as training goes, I'd like to run in the Route 66 half in November and maybe try for a full by January so from here I plan to double my Saturday run and maybe double one of my weekday runs.
Edit: I forgot to add to the disappointment of the cancellation of the Bearathon. We had both our boys and my in-laws all set to run the 5K. I can't believe we were able to get the Craine's out in the cold and the wet. But they were there ready to run, too. They are planning to do the Komen 5k in April, so I hope that works out for them.
In better news, my weigh-in today brings me down (or up) to minus 23 pounds since the 01.01.2010. I'm still working. I still have 27 pounds to go for my realistic goal. We'll talk about the crazy goal at a later date.
As far as training goes, I'd like to run in the Route 66 half in November and maybe try for a full by January so from here I plan to double my Saturday run and maybe double one of my weekday runs.
Edit: I forgot to add to the disappointment of the cancellation of the Bearathon. We had both our boys and my in-laws all set to run the 5K. I can't believe we were able to get the Craine's out in the cold and the wet. But they were there ready to run, too. They are planning to do the Komen 5k in April, so I hope that works out for them.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Dallas Rock 'n' Roll 1/2
2010 is in its third month and I have completed three half marathons. Each one I have set a PR. Each one the recovery time has been less. I've lost 20 pounds since the first of the year. I seem to have hit a plateau right now but I didn't gain anything over vacation.
The race: This was my first from the Rock 'n' Roll series. They do a wave start, each corral has a separate start. I don't know why, it meant that my clock time was some 20 - 25 minutes off my actual time which means I have to keep up with my splits. There were Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders at the starting line and it was a pretty big party. I started out way too hard. I was running a little over a 10-minute mile. I tend to average a little under 14-minutes per mile.
We ran down through Dealey plaza and past the "Grassy Knoll" which is now clearly identified as such by a large yellow sign. Looped aroiund and headed back into downtown toward Turtle Creek.
Turtle Creek was a nice run, lots of huge houses in a park like setting. I recall hearing a girl say that she was from Dallas and had no idea that place existed. Turtle Creek led to Highland Park and the SMU area before turning on Mockingbird and crossing over Central Expressway. We came down Skillman through the "M" streets where my sister used to live. Then down to Swiss Ave.
Swiss Avenue was lined with more gorgeous houses, for those that don't know the Dallas area. Just shy of mile 10, a lady, Jenny was her name, heard my watch beeping and asked what I was running. Her watch was not functioning properly. I said a 1:1 and she asked if she could pace with me the rest of the race, so then we were 2.
Around mile 11, we caught a friend of Jenny's and became 3 for the final 2 miles. About mile 12 we were talking about how we were almost there when a third lady said she hoped it was ok if she joined us, that she was running out of gas. So the four of us came into Fair Park together. Low on gas. HOT! It had gotten up to the mid-70's.
Amy, who had finished som 30 minutes earlier, had found my mom, sister and the kids and they were hanging just about the 13 -mile mark and their cheers gave me the boost I needed to finish strong.
I sprinted the finish line and waited for the ladies to finish. We congratulated each other then went our separate ways. Kelly came in a short while later. She was not DAL as she feared. There were plenty behind her.
My time was 3:02:48, about 4 minutes faster than Austin. The Dallas course was MUCH flatter than either of the other courses. Very few hills and what there was were gradual inclines. It was a good race.
Next up, Bearathon (another half) in Waco this Saturday. Then we're done for a while.
The race: This was my first from the Rock 'n' Roll series. They do a wave start, each corral has a separate start. I don't know why, it meant that my clock time was some 20 - 25 minutes off my actual time which means I have to keep up with my splits. There were Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders at the starting line and it was a pretty big party. I started out way too hard. I was running a little over a 10-minute mile. I tend to average a little under 14-minutes per mile.
We ran down through Dealey plaza and past the "Grassy Knoll" which is now clearly identified as such by a large yellow sign. Looped aroiund and headed back into downtown toward Turtle Creek.
Turtle Creek was a nice run, lots of huge houses in a park like setting. I recall hearing a girl say that she was from Dallas and had no idea that place existed. Turtle Creek led to Highland Park and the SMU area before turning on Mockingbird and crossing over Central Expressway. We came down Skillman through the "M" streets where my sister used to live. Then down to Swiss Ave.
Swiss Avenue was lined with more gorgeous houses, for those that don't know the Dallas area. Just shy of mile 10, a lady, Jenny was her name, heard my watch beeping and asked what I was running. Her watch was not functioning properly. I said a 1:1 and she asked if she could pace with me the rest of the race, so then we were 2.
Around mile 11, we caught a friend of Jenny's and became 3 for the final 2 miles. About mile 12 we were talking about how we were almost there when a third lady said she hoped it was ok if she joined us, that she was running out of gas. So the four of us came into Fair Park together. Low on gas. HOT! It had gotten up to the mid-70's.
Amy, who had finished som 30 minutes earlier, had found my mom, sister and the kids and they were hanging just about the 13 -mile mark and their cheers gave me the boost I needed to finish strong.
I sprinted the finish line and waited for the ladies to finish. We congratulated each other then went our separate ways. Kelly came in a short while later. She was not DAL as she feared. There were plenty behind her.
My time was 3:02:48, about 4 minutes faster than Austin. The Dallas course was MUCH flatter than either of the other courses. Very few hills and what there was were gradual inclines. It was a good race.
Next up, Bearathon (another half) in Waco this Saturday. Then we're done for a while.
Friday, February 26, 2010
WW Friday
I've been busy and missed a couple of post about the weigh in. Today's weigh in marks a negative TWENTY (20) pounds since January 1, 2010. TWENTY! Did I mention TWENTY!?! Thank you.
I ran yesterday for the first time since Austin. I was a little stiff but it worked out eventually. I ran 5K at a pretty slow pace but that's OK. Now, to the gym!
20 pounds. Good morning.
I ran yesterday for the first time since Austin. I was a little stiff but it worked out eventually. I ran 5K at a pretty slow pace but that's OK. Now, to the gym!
20 pounds. Good morning.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Two months, two half marathons
What the...? With a Chip Time of 3:06:39, six minutes better than last time, I've completed my second half marathon. First off, the weather was so much nicer than it was in Waco last month. It was a little chilly to start with, mid 30's when we were headed to the start, but we hit a high near 70 by mid afternoon.
The biggest difference was the number of participants. Waco was a very small event, nice, but small. There were something like 20,000 people in Austin running either the full or the half. Amy I started out together, somewhere around the 5:00 pace folks, just because that was as high as they went. It was almost 15 minutes from the gun time that we finally crossed the start line,it was just that crowded.
We ran together for nearly the first mile, but I didn't want to hold her back so I told her to go on and settled into my pace. The start line was on Congress at Cesar Chavez. You start out by crossing the Congress Ave bridge and heading up Congress. And it is up. We followed Congress to 360, where we turned and came down 1st. That was my first challenge as 1st is full of little Mexican restaurants and they were all cranking out breakfast. It smelled so good, but I pressed on.
After getting back to Cesar Chavez, we turned left up alongside the lake. As we crossed over the lake again, we passed the 10K mark. I was feeling no pain, sticking with a 1 and 1. Sometimes running 5 or 6 minutes at a time as I felt like it. Rarely walking longer than the minute.
Around the 8 mile mark, we found the first steep hill, it ended up at the original Magnolia Cafe, I wanted to stop again. We continued down along Town Lake until around mile 10 where we turned down 15th and started heading for home. The race split at Mile 11, the marathoners turning off and heading out farther. From here to the end, the terrain became heavily undulated. I experienced lots of ups and downs and got pretty warn out. Then we get to mile 12. I swear that hill looked like a cliff. Straight up! The nice part is there was a ton of spectators really cheering us on and it really was all down hill from there.
As we approached the Capitol, we rejoined the marathon route. They rounded the Capitol on the East side, the half on the West, and it was straight on to finish. As I got down to the flat pavement of Congress again I felt like I had enough to give it a little kick and finish strong. And I did.
The previous race, I couldn't eat anything after the race. After this one, I couldn't get enough. Banana before I got out of the tent, then a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos as I sat on the sidewalk catching my breath.
I hung out for a while waiting for Amy to come in from the full. My phone died so I started walking back up the marathon course. I spotted Amy coming up to the Capitol so I ran with her for a little bit, cheering her on to the finish. That was the only time I really hurt while running. She is much faster than me.
After cleaning up and resting a bit, we headed over to El Arroyo for a celebratory splurge and I enjoyed a Mexican martini. It was strong. I fell asleep about 5:30.
Three days later and I'm getting along pretty good, No pain. I played basketball Monday night, I walked last night and did 30 minutes on the treadmill today. All is well.
And that is how I spent my Valentine's Day with my Valentine.
Next race: Dallas Rock and Roll Half in about a month. It's the weekend we get back from a ski trip.
The biggest difference was the number of participants. Waco was a very small event, nice, but small. There were something like 20,000 people in Austin running either the full or the half. Amy I started out together, somewhere around the 5:00 pace folks, just because that was as high as they went. It was almost 15 minutes from the gun time that we finally crossed the start line,it was just that crowded.
We ran together for nearly the first mile, but I didn't want to hold her back so I told her to go on and settled into my pace. The start line was on Congress at Cesar Chavez. You start out by crossing the Congress Ave bridge and heading up Congress. And it is up. We followed Congress to 360, where we turned and came down 1st. That was my first challenge as 1st is full of little Mexican restaurants and they were all cranking out breakfast. It smelled so good, but I pressed on.
After getting back to Cesar Chavez, we turned left up alongside the lake. As we crossed over the lake again, we passed the 10K mark. I was feeling no pain, sticking with a 1 and 1. Sometimes running 5 or 6 minutes at a time as I felt like it. Rarely walking longer than the minute.
Around the 8 mile mark, we found the first steep hill, it ended up at the original Magnolia Cafe, I wanted to stop again. We continued down along Town Lake until around mile 10 where we turned down 15th and started heading for home. The race split at Mile 11, the marathoners turning off and heading out farther. From here to the end, the terrain became heavily undulated. I experienced lots of ups and downs and got pretty warn out. Then we get to mile 12. I swear that hill looked like a cliff. Straight up! The nice part is there was a ton of spectators really cheering us on and it really was all down hill from there.
As we approached the Capitol, we rejoined the marathon route. They rounded the Capitol on the East side, the half on the West, and it was straight on to finish. As I got down to the flat pavement of Congress again I felt like I had enough to give it a little kick and finish strong. And I did.
The previous race, I couldn't eat anything after the race. After this one, I couldn't get enough. Banana before I got out of the tent, then a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos as I sat on the sidewalk catching my breath.
I hung out for a while waiting for Amy to come in from the full. My phone died so I started walking back up the marathon course. I spotted Amy coming up to the Capitol so I ran with her for a little bit, cheering her on to the finish. That was the only time I really hurt while running. She is much faster than me.
After cleaning up and resting a bit, we headed over to El Arroyo for a celebratory splurge and I enjoyed a Mexican martini. It was strong. I fell asleep about 5:30.
Three days later and I'm getting along pretty good, No pain. I played basketball Monday night, I walked last night and did 30 minutes on the treadmill today. All is well.
And that is how I spent my Valentine's Day with my Valentine.
Next race: Dallas Rock and Roll Half in about a month. It's the weekend we get back from a ski trip.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday Weigh in
I'm down another 3 pounds. That's -14.5 since 01.01.2010. WW doesn't like me losing it that fast, I'm just happy it's off.
The knees are bugging me a little bit.
The knees are bugging me a little bit.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
First post-race run
Last night was a busy one but I still found time for a quick two mile jog around the neighborhood after the festivities. Everything is still in working order. I managed to run a little faster last night. I wasn't particularly trying to it just sort of happened.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Chip Time
They just posted the results. My chip time was 3:12:10.4, 222 over all with a pace of 14:40. Not bad for my first run if I do say so myself.
Monday, February 1, 2010
The one after I've run a half marathon
So today I ran the Waco Miracle Match Half Marathon. It was maybe one of the coldest days of the year. It even snowed on us some. But I made it. I am not a runner but I guess could be.
I started out pretty fast and it worried me that maybe I was going too fast. I finished the first 3 miles in about 40 minutes. The 5K's we had run I was doing in 45 to 50 at best. The race took us from the suspension bridge to Baylor campus and we did a little loop around Founders Mall and then back out.
I passed the Start/Finish line at a little shy of six miles I think. I was still going strong. The hills of Cameron Park were still in front of me. There was plenty of water to be had on the course so I rarely used mine, I'm glad I decided to just carry the one bottle. The volunteers were very friendly and had food as well.
Once inside Cameron Park, we turned uphill into the zoo. It was WAY uphill. This was the first time I really felt gassed. It was fun running through the zoo. I wish it had been warmer so that the animals would have been out, but it was a neat diversion.
The next stretch was through Proctor Springs and up into the residential parts of the park. I had never been down a few of these streets and saw some neat houses. It was a bit tough because by this point we were so spread out it was like going through the neighborhood by myself.
We popped back out into the park with a pretty steep downhill followed by an uphill. The full marathon also joined back up here so I was getting passed by some of the faster folks in the full. I can't believe how many times one of these guys passing me gave me a "Way to go" or "Good work" when they were truly doing the work but it was nice and I started trying to give them the "Way to go" before they could from then on out.
The 10 mile mark came after just about the worst uphill on the course but it was mostly downhill and after all I only had a little 5K left. Or so I thought. I looped around up to the Herring bridge for the last straight away and I was doing OK, I was doing OK at the 11 mile checkpoint, but suddenly the mileage started clicking very slowly. I don't know if it was because I could see the finish or what but by 11.7 I texted Amy that I was completely out of gas and was running on fumes. During the walk periods from there in, I kept telling myself that maybe I would walk two and run one but I was afraid if I stopped running I wouldn't start again. So I just kept pushing. When I came around the Suspension Bridge I was running and decided I would just have to run it on out from there in. I'm pretty sure the bridge tripled in length the closer I got to the finish. I could hear Amy hollering to me from across the bridge so I just kept going. I glanced over at he clock and I'm pretty sure it was about 3:15 and some change. I was really looking for 3:45 so I was quite pleased at the outcome of my first half.
I downed a powerade and a frozen snickers then a bottle of chocolate milk. I tried to eat a fajita that they were serving but I felt like I wouldn't be able to keep it down. We were waiting for Kelly to come in and that was the first time I was so cold it hurt. Once she finished we didn't stick around for long.
Today, I'm not doing too bad. It took me a few steps this morning for my ankle to start working but I went to the gym and walked on the treadmill for about 10 minutes before doing my normal workout.
Next up is the Austin Half in two weeks. That was supposed to be my first but you can't ignore your hometown race, can you?
I started out pretty fast and it worried me that maybe I was going too fast. I finished the first 3 miles in about 40 minutes. The 5K's we had run I was doing in 45 to 50 at best. The race took us from the suspension bridge to Baylor campus and we did a little loop around Founders Mall and then back out.
I passed the Start/Finish line at a little shy of six miles I think. I was still going strong. The hills of Cameron Park were still in front of me. There was plenty of water to be had on the course so I rarely used mine, I'm glad I decided to just carry the one bottle. The volunteers were very friendly and had food as well.
Once inside Cameron Park, we turned uphill into the zoo. It was WAY uphill. This was the first time I really felt gassed. It was fun running through the zoo. I wish it had been warmer so that the animals would have been out, but it was a neat diversion.
The next stretch was through Proctor Springs and up into the residential parts of the park. I had never been down a few of these streets and saw some neat houses. It was a bit tough because by this point we were so spread out it was like going through the neighborhood by myself.
We popped back out into the park with a pretty steep downhill followed by an uphill. The full marathon also joined back up here so I was getting passed by some of the faster folks in the full. I can't believe how many times one of these guys passing me gave me a "Way to go" or "Good work" when they were truly doing the work but it was nice and I started trying to give them the "Way to go" before they could from then on out.
The 10 mile mark came after just about the worst uphill on the course but it was mostly downhill and after all I only had a little 5K left. Or so I thought. I looped around up to the Herring bridge for the last straight away and I was doing OK, I was doing OK at the 11 mile checkpoint, but suddenly the mileage started clicking very slowly. I don't know if it was because I could see the finish or what but by 11.7 I texted Amy that I was completely out of gas and was running on fumes. During the walk periods from there in, I kept telling myself that maybe I would walk two and run one but I was afraid if I stopped running I wouldn't start again. So I just kept pushing. When I came around the Suspension Bridge I was running and decided I would just have to run it on out from there in. I'm pretty sure the bridge tripled in length the closer I got to the finish. I could hear Amy hollering to me from across the bridge so I just kept going. I glanced over at he clock and I'm pretty sure it was about 3:15 and some change. I was really looking for 3:45 so I was quite pleased at the outcome of my first half.
I downed a powerade and a frozen snickers then a bottle of chocolate milk. I tried to eat a fajita that they were serving but I felt like I wouldn't be able to keep it down. We were waiting for Kelly to come in and that was the first time I was so cold it hurt. Once she finished we didn't stick around for long.
Today, I'm not doing too bad. It took me a few steps this morning for my ankle to start working but I went to the gym and walked on the treadmill for about 10 minutes before doing my normal workout.
Next up is the Austin Half in two weeks. That was supposed to be my first but you can't ignore your hometown race, can you?
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Kids Marathon Finishers
The boys have been logging time at school and on our training runs up to 25 miles. This morning they ran the final mile to complete the 26.2 Miracle Match Kids Marathon. They got medals and everything.
Way to go, boys!
Way to go, boys!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday Weigh In
Today is Friday and the day I selected for WW weigh in, mostly because I eat so bad on the weekends, I need the Weekly Points early on. Anyway, 11.5 pounds since 1/1/2010. Averaging 2.9 pounds a week. I've lost 1.5 inches in my waist and chest and 3.5 inches in my thighs. Weird.
Almost a month in and I have been pretty successful in my campaign to not clean my plate. It seems to be paying off.
Tomorrow morning the boys are participating in a one mile run but that one mile is an important one. It is the final mile in the Kids Marathon they have been working on for the last couple of months. The are really excited about it; they get a medal and everything. Too bad it's going to be friggin' freezing this weekend.
Sunday, I will be running my first half marathon. It will also be cold. I always say, however, I'd rather be cold than hot.
Almost a month in and I have been pretty successful in my campaign to not clean my plate. It seems to be paying off.
Tomorrow morning the boys are participating in a one mile run but that one mile is an important one. It is the final mile in the Kids Marathon they have been working on for the last couple of months. The are really excited about it; they get a medal and everything. Too bad it's going to be friggin' freezing this weekend.
Sunday, I will be running my first half marathon. It will also be cold. I always say, however, I'd rather be cold than hot.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The Evidence
I finally got the pictures in of us at the finish line of the El Paso 5K in Houston. We made it. It was fun. 'Nuff said.
The boys will be running in a 1-miler this weekend. It will be the last mile they need to complete their Kids Marathon and they are super excited about that. They have run just under the 26.2 at school and while training this year.
I have signed up to run the associated Miracle Match Half Marathon on Sunday. Amy and her sister are planning to do it, too. After running 10-miles this past weekend, I figured what they heck, right? It's supposed to be really cold though.
The boys will be running in a 1-miler this weekend. It will be the last mile they need to complete their Kids Marathon and they are super excited about that. They have run just under the 26.2 at school and while training this year.
I have signed up to run the associated Miracle Match Half Marathon on Sunday. Amy and her sister are planning to do it, too. After running 10-miles this past weekend, I figured what they heck, right? It's supposed to be really cold though.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The one where I stick with it
I'm going to see about sticking with the program. I have to say that using the Galloway run/walk is the first time I've been able to stick to running without painful shin splints. I ran 10 miles on Friday, I never could have done that on a full on run, but I've been doing a run for 1 minute/walk for 1 minute 30 and I could have kept going after the 10. I couldn't feel better today. That's a good thing because I signed up to run the half marathon here in Waco this weekend.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Mission Accomplished
We kind of did a short cut on the official method, but using a combination of the Galloway training and the training described on the Cool Runnings site, the boys and I completed our first 5K in Houston this weekend. We didn't set any records but we finished uninjured and had a great time. It might be too early to suggest that we have a family of runners but you never know.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The one where the running got easier
Tonight's run was much easier than the past ones. I guess that is a good thing. It was a bit rainy but I decided I better get out and do it. Week 3 Workout 2 done.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
The one where I realize this isn't just about one particular running style
This doesn't have much to do with the program, other than I did run 3 miles today, but it seemed blog-worthy. I really had just set out to walk the dog, but figured I'd jog a little too. Before long I had gone 3 miles doing a 1.5 minute walk to a 1 minute run. It was so nice out side that I just kept going. Seven miles later, we were walking into the back door, tired but feeling good about getting that much activity in today. Now, nap!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Weigh in time!
I mentioned a WW weigh-in in my last post, -3.5 pounds, thank you. I completed Week 2 Workout 3 this afternoon with no pain. We head to Houston next weekend for the 5K while Amy does the marathon. Since the boys will be with me we will just be walking it. I might see if I can push them a bit, though.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Art of Manliness
The Family Style portion is not working out to well, but I got my workout in tonight. Another 20 minutes of interval training. Man, is it ever cold and windy out there. It feels good, though.
I've started back with Weight Watchers online, too. My weigh-in is tomorrow but I'm not expecting much, I'm having a hard time bringing down the amount of food. I read somewhere recently to slow down your eating. I've been trying to repeat the alphabet while chewing and enjoy each bite more. I know exactly where I read that, The Art of Manliness, by Brett and Kate McKay (http://www.amazon.com/Art-Manliness-Classic-Skills-Manners/dp/1600614620). It was a great read, by the way. They also have a wonderful website and web community as well at http://artofmanliness.com.
I've started back with Weight Watchers online, too. My weigh-in is tomorrow but I'm not expecting much, I'm having a hard time bringing down the amount of food. I read somewhere recently to slow down your eating. I've been trying to repeat the alphabet while chewing and enjoy each bite more. I know exactly where I read that, The Art of Manliness, by Brett and Kate McKay (http://www.amazon.com/Art-Manliness-Classic-Skills-Manners/dp/1600614620). It was a great read, by the way. They also have a wonderful website and web community as well at http://artofmanliness.com.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Back on it again!
With the new year, we are back on the program. I actually ran a 5K in December using Amy's Galloway Method. I tried to keep up with her and her mentor Jeff Galloway, but made it about a mile with them before slowing down. I ended up doing a one minute walk and thirty second run after hooking up with two Galloway ladies doing the same and finished it in 45 minutes. We are signed up for a 5K in Houston in two weeks while Amy is running the marathon but as I have both boys with me, it will be more of a walk.
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