First Long Run

Week 1 of my Half Marathon Training is almost done. I close out the week with a 2mile EZ run tomorrow and I completed the 3 mile long run this morning!

K picked me up and we drove to a trail I had not been on. It was just down the road and almost right behind my house. We ran the Chuckery Trail which was 2.4 miles so we had to circle around a bit to reach the 3 mile goal but the run was quick and the scenery was great.



This tree welcomed us at the trail entrance. It's named the Indian Signal Tree, reportedly shaped by American Indians. It was absolutely beautiful.

This trail offered more than great scenery and shade however! It also surprised us with a steep rocky hill that we hope one day we may be able to actually run up. Overall, I was proud that I could hold a conversational pace, climb some other hills and end in the parking lot without rolling an ankle or tripping over one of the gazillion roots popping out of the ground!



This is me with the standard red face I have for what seems like forever after I go running.
Me and K finishing the first long run on my way to the Akron Half Marathon!

I skipped the gym yesterday so I'm on my way now to do Chest, Back, Arms and Abs! Also...I bought some Bison meat at the market today so that will be #3 of my Food Experiment!

Feelin'Great,

Ayns.