Hate Running?

Hate Running?
I did too!
I ran my first timed mile in like 15 minutes. I had to stop three, ok, maybe four times. I HATED running! Today I am training for my first marathon. For those of you not familiar with the marathon thats 26.2 miles. I clocked it one day, thats from the boot camp location in Danville (Los Cerros Middle School) to Treasure Island!
I am still in disbelief!
I actually ran/walked my first race a 5K (3.1 miles) on October 19th of last year, it took me more than 45 minutes and a heavy sweat, but I did it. This marathon I am training for is exactly the same date one year later. October 19th.
Luis Leonardo our CoreQuest running Coach has taught all of us in the group special techniques and skills to accomplish the seemingly most challanging workouts. All of us have improved our personal running skills, our times and our overall outlook on the art of running. (yes, Tim Hill keeps us on track with POSE too!
Our group is actually training for the Rock N Roll half Marathon in October, as of now each of us has improved so much and we have only just finished our Base training program and have this week begun our real training program!
If you have ANY interest in running or in our group, you would be most welcome! We love new members!
Dont worry about being new, that's what Luis is very good at, he will help you every moment of your training, and most of us will do workouts with you!
So, Hate running today because later you can look back and laugh at how badly you hated it while running 10, 12 or 26 miles!
Your friend from Boot Camp, also known as Grandma John,
Monica Brennan
925-831-0615 H
925-447-0471 W
gmajohn@comcast.net !!! feel free to contact me if you need energy, lately I have too much!

I'm back

Hi guys,



I am back from my hiatus. I went for our long run today. Lucky me, I got to do my run up along a beautiful creek in Squaw Valley. The trail goes up, up, up along the creek and lots of waterfalls, then up some rocky cliffs and then by a beautiful little lake. I did a ten minute warm up in zone 2 , then ran (and climbed) for 60 minutes up the gorge, staying in zone 3 as ordered, and then ran down for 30 minutes, staying in zone 3. That was exciting. Jumping down rocks, running down slabs and through trees it was actually easier to keep my heart rate up then I expected.



I have confirmed that it takes me 45 minutes to warm up. The first 45 minutes seem to take forever and are hard. After that - it gets easy. I feel like I can go forever.

It felt so good to get moving outside again. I have done nothing but work on our move during the last three weeks. I gained about 10 pounds and am having the "energy swings" that come from a less than great iet! Yep, too much chocolate and ice cream and bread, and not enough exercise. It will be fun to see how quickly I can get myself back.



I should see most of you Tuesday morning. I am planning on doing the early track work-out. It will be so good to be out there working it with you all again!



Have a great weekend.



Liesbet

Corequest Runners Jail Break Run 7/2008

Keeping a log

There are many lines of thought about keeping a log that you can reflect back on and identify trends in highs and lows in your running. I started keeping a log and found that the time of day I ate a banana, and when I cheated and ate a bite of cheesecake (while on vacation)(after having lost 5lbs)(and running in the pourig down rain in Philadelphia)(by myself)(always need to justify) I wasnt getting the "value" of the log.
I decided that to remain focused and upbeat even on the down days was my best option. Todays running log;
Meet up with several friends, run because you like to not because you have to, eat well and dont worry about what else you are missing today, this is what you want to do. Enjoy the fresh steamy cup of rainforest tea under the redwood trees and inhale the fresh oxygen they produce.
reflect on the 4 strides that were done post run and see if they help in the race tomorrow.
See you all tomorrow at the race!

Our First Race!

How excited is everyone to run the 5K this Sunday? I was really suprised to hear that the group is planning to go! Anyone interested should get signed up right away. You can go to either http://www.active.com/ or http://www.onyourmarkevents.com/ to register. If you have any hesitation about the race or about our regular run on Saturday, please contact Luis so that he can modify your workout to help you have a fantastic race day! Anyone not enrolled in the Core Quest Running Group is also encouraged to attend this race and join up with us! We would be very thrilled to have your company!
The race is the Jail Break Run in Dublin, Ca set for Sunday 7/20/08

Need to make up a run?

The Sunday 8am Nike Club Run is a great way to do it! Every Sunday morning at 8am at the Danville Town Green (Library) the Nike group is there with trial shoes (if you try them you will get a free pair of dry release socks! I recently paid $18.00 for a pair!) you can try out the nike + Ipod and/or their sunglasses and earn your way toward a free Nike Dry release shirt. You will also receive a card to bring to a retail partner and get a free pair of running gloves, always nice to get the gear!
The runs are a training program for people entered in the Nike Womens Marathon or the Half marathon in October, but anyone can join in the fun. Just ask Jenn, I think shes hooked. We had a good time running a sortof 10:15 - 10:30 paced 4 miles, while I slowed down Jenn just kept on going, she looked great! There was a pre-run warm up and a post run stretch, always nice to walk around the grass in bare feet after a run! If you decide to go let me know, I would love the punches on may card for bringing a friend!

Return from vacation

I am so glad to be back from my trip to enjoy the long runs with the group! This run was fantastic! It just so happened that we ran through the neighborhood I grew up in. Wow what memories!
Vacations are great but they can leave such doubt in your mind. Just remember that your legs will remember what they are supposed to do. Luis knows what we are all capable of and will help us get back into the groove when we feel bad or aches set in, its really amazing to watch him work.
We were all very excited to have Angela working with us today (Luis' Wife) She is also very encouraging and motovational. (isnt that right Mary?)

Running in Philadelphia

First time ever running in Philadelphia, First time running in a downpour!
Loved it and highly recommend it!
Cant wait to be back in the routine!