Sunday, October 10, 2010

High altitude

It's 10/10/10 and we're in Utah visiting my granddaughter. Since I knew we would be here for my Saturday long run I decided to do my long run my long run for the week last Thursday. I was suppose to do 15 miles this weekend and I was worried about attempting that at 4000 feet. So, I ran to work Thursday morning. Since it's not quite 15 miles from my house to work I had to do a couple of laps around the block once I got there. Unfortunately, time ran out and I could only do 13 miles.

Since Las Vegas is almost 2000 ft I thought I better try some altitude training while I'm here. Saturday I went for my run but instead of a long one I did the 7 that I was scheduled to do on Thursday. I was very surprised at how easy it turned out to be, even with only 3/4 of a right lung and running up the canyon. The next couple of Saturdays will be tough as I ramp it up to 16 and 18 miles.

I'm starting to think I might just be able to do this. To tell the truth, if I hadn't started this blog or told so many people my goal, I don't think I would have gotten this far. Have I said how much I dislike running!?! The truly good thing about it is that it let's me continue my love affair with food without repercussions, like gaining back the 45 pounds that I lost this year. I think I can honestly say I'm in the best shape I've been in for the last 10 years despite the accident. Now I'm signed up (and paid) for the marathon. I've also booked our rooms. I'm going to have to follow through now.