at tuesdays practice we began our hill training. and if that doesnt sound like enough fun, we also started it in the pouring rain!
when you tackle a hill the right way, believe it or not, they arent that bad. its important to maintain your pace and form while on the incline. arms should swing low and be parallel with your hips, stride should be short and quick and NEVER lean forward from the hips (ie. head down and charging full speed ahead) always lean from the ankles! a good friend by your side to whine with also helps on the way up!
we ran harlem hill 6 times! we were drenched and tired but i left practice feeling a bit more confident about the hilly terrain of san fransisco that awaits me in 2 months, 3 weeks, and 1 day. not that im counting or anything...
i squeezed in a hilly workout wednesday afternoon before brother jimmy's 20th birthday bash! i wanted to test my new skills and see how my running had improved since the day before. i did a 40 minute run and felt great afterwards!
below are some party pictures from the party!
rhode island loves! [ abby, me, courtney ]
office girls! [ carly, leigh, me ]
just like christmas! [ ashley, lance, me ]
there was no running last night because i was too busy celebrating the engagment of my very good friends gretchen and travis! trav popped the question on the 4th of july! we gathered at the ava lounge in the dream hotel to congratulate and wish the happy couple well!
there were cupcakes! crumbs of course- yum!
the happy couple [ gretchen, travis, me ]
BJ's crew! [ kel, JR, me ]
tonight im conquering cat hill. it almost killed me on monday but im armed with new knowledge and ready to take it on with avengeance !
tomorrow morning is our long run, 9 MILES WHOA!
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