Shoot for the Stars

Starbucks in Enumclaw. 6:30 a.m. Niki, Sunny, and I met at Starbucks to meet Mishel who started her run work out from June's place at 5:30 a.m. You go girl! We ran a nice route on Roosevelt street and then turned Left back over to the grassland/wetland area on the bike trail to Starbucks. That was about 5 miles.Then we met up with the normal running group at 7:30 a.m. to do another 5 miles. We had probably about 5 min break in between times. June, Jan, Janet, Lindsay, Angela joined us for a run. Sunny didn't feel well so she had to go home. Janet brought her dog Cloey and Lindsay brought her dog Mia. We ran a route off of Watson towards Mt. Peak and the side of it to the left and a big loop back. Mishel was getting very tired the last 4 miles or so. I was exhausted as well from staying up late the night before and eating some pizza. It was a mental game to keep going but it really helped to run with Mishel and Niki who kept my pace the whole way. We were out on the front of the pack but we did have to stop and walk twice because we were just so tired. The weather was cloudy and kinda muggy but it was beautiful with the sun trying to peak through. No pain in legs which was nice. The only 2 things that sort of bothered me was the Left underarm chafing and left calus rubbing on shoe-that is a usual problem though. Great run!! Felt very accomplished to get 10 miles in!!! It's been awhile since I got that much in. Mishel paid for all of us coffee. I talked with Jan about 3 mile obstacle courses that sound like so much fun! That sounds like my next adventure, just gotta find one on a Sunday!!

BPA Trail. 5:45 p.m. Met up with Nicole, Lisa, and Jordanne. This is the first run back after Nicole is in the US from Sigapore. Yeah!!! Unfortunetly, Denali was crying and upset so Lisa had to take her home and couldn't do the run. She ran earlier with Nicole and Jordanne before I got there. We ran a loop routine, down the BPA trail and then to the left on the street past Winco and back up. For some reason it seemed tough; we all felt like our legs were made of lead. Great run though and a lot better than an out and back on the BPA trail! Great run! We ran a little extra when we got to where are cars were so that the ladies could get a complete even mileage. I felt kinda tired but it was good. We 3 went to Scoreboard after for some pizza...mmm it was good!!!

Mishel's house. 6:00 a.m. Great to have to travel anywhere for this run! Met at Mishel's place right out my front door! Anna and her friend Maricella came for a run. It was neat to see Anna because I hadn't seen her for awhile. We ran the usual route in the beginning out past Lemontree. We tried to avoid a big hill though and turned Left on some road then went up a decent size hill and back down the other side and around. It was a good route and new one. Mishel and I left Anna and Maricella in the dust. I think Maricella was slowing down Anna because she is usually very fast! Mishel and I are about the same speed but lately I feel like she has jst been hauling! I really had to push to keep up with her! Crazy girl! She was pushing below 8 min. on the last 2 miles when I felt exhausted. We ran the road back to our home but ended at Trent's home. Then we walked! I was so happy to be done but what a great work out and nice time!! Mishel was proud! So happy to not have to walk.

Sunny's home at Tacoma Point. 5:45 a.m. Met up with Sunny and Niki this morning. Mishel is taking the day off. We ran the usual route through her neighborhood to Lakeland Hills the loop to turn R on 62nd street. We did a slower pace today with the group we had here. It was a okay run but didn't feel as challenged this morning. I felt good for the most part but part way through slight R lower shin pain for a bit but went away. It was very foggy this morning and slightly chilly at start. Good to get a run in before the weekend.