What's Up This Week

I typed up a big long post that bored even me, so here is the abbreviated version -
Sunday after Rocky Ridge, Brian had the chance to run w/o the kiddos, so we did a run we have been wanting to try for the past 2 years, but were afraid to. It is a 10.5 mile loop from our home, that ends with running UP Ygnacio Valley Blvd from Oakgrove to Cowell. We've always wanted to try, but man that is quite the hill. We see bikes slowly making the way up often, but never runners. But we did it, ran the whole way, in the drizzle, cars flying by....it felt amazing to run it!! If you are a runner in our area, you know where that hill is....it is a must do! You will feel like a beast after you finish!

Training update:
All is going well. No injuries or pains to report. We had a bit of a lame week last week with being sick, but managed to get a decent amount of miles in that included some quality runs, and hills. The weather has finally turned into fall, so the cooler temps have made runs so much more enjoyable, and improved our times a bit, too. We have made arrangements for our last long run this weekend to be kid free, and a different route than normal. It should be a fun 22 miles on Saturday heading out through some country areas, lots of horses and cow pictures to follow..... Then the 2 week taper/count down begins!

To all our Grape Stomp Half Marathoner friends - have a great run this Sunday! Running in the rain makes you feel 100% more hard core : ) Spectating in the rain...not so much, but we will be out there on the course looking for you guys, and giving out free high fives! We are hoping to hit the start, mile 9ish, and the finish. You have trained hard, and you will do great! Enjoy every second.

Alright, that's it till next week! Have a great weekend!