A new milestone!

After the 14-miler a few weeks ago, I thought 16 miles would be a fairly easy jump. It was not. In fact, every inch near the end ("Only 3 more miles!") was a struggle, BUT I DID IT!! And I could not have done it without the support and company of my girls, Janine, Robin, and Beth, so thank you, ladies!

Here's to Hammer Gel, cola-flavored Nuun, and good peeps.

14 miles, schmiles

I just made personal history!! I ran the furthest I've ever run today--14 miles and then some :).

I ran with the awesome Janine, who made the time fly and kept me so entertained that I didn't notice the usual aches and pains I usually do on these long runs. By the time we got to the finish line, neither of us could believe we had actually done the whole distance. Now THAT'S a good run :).

The coaches drew a smiley face on one of the hills in an effort to make us forget the steepness... It ALMOST worked ;)

Celebrating 14 miles!

Waddell Creek, you shall not defeat me!

I confess: I wasn't exactly looking forward to the run at Waddell Creek yesterday. Our run there last year nearly killed me, and I was set to go 4 more miles this go-around, so needless to say, I was big-time stressing it.

Apparently I had nothing to worry about! I ran with the most awesome ladies (shout out to Janine, Robin, Beth, Danielle, and Carrie!!) who kept me strong, confident, and most importantly, laughing on the trail. We rocked it, girls!!