No one ever drowned in sweat.....

At least that's what I've heard, but after today I'm not so sure...

After four 5k's and numerous Saturday TNT runs I have come to immensely respect volunteers in the running circle. There are people out at the butt crack of dawn to give water to runners, or sign them into an event, or direct them during a race or my favorite, cheer them on. So I decided to give back. I signed up to work at our local triathlon. It was a great experience. Other than getting up at 5:15 on a Sunday, I LOVED IT!!! I ran the timer input machine during the swim to bike transition phase. Once I logged the last swimmer I went over to the finish line where the first place athlete had already come in!! WOW! 58 minutes to swim 500m, bike 14 miles, and run 3.1 miles!! Now that's impressive! At the finish line I took timing chips off the ankles off lots of VERY sweaty people. It was okay though. You know why? B/c I LOVED being there as they ran through the finish line, I got to be the first one to congratulate them and tell them well done. It was awesome. Even the lady that came in last FINISHED a triathlon! I was so impressed with the dedication and perseverance of the athletes I met I today. It was a super cool feeling to be there with them. I can't wait to work the Wichita Marathon :O)

Now on to my running...

Yesterday was an 8 mile run. Well, for me it was a 5 mile run and a 3 mile walk. Even though I had new shoes, my arch was still smarting pretty good. I'm hoping and praying it's residual from the last couple of weeks. Today I wore my other pair of sneakers and it felt lots better, so I'm hoping it's about to heal and be out of my life! I liked it when exhausted was the only thing I had worry about. I feel good about the upcoming week and my runs. I'm ready to take it on again. I have to work out on my own on T and Th for 2 weeks until I can purchase more trainer sessions. My trainer is AWESOME and made me training plans for each of the 4 days I won't be with her :O) Tomorrow I'm going to do a Tempo run. It's basically sprint work. Walk, run, walk run. It's helps increase your speed and since Monday is my short run(when did 3-4 miles become short??) It's the best run to use as my Tempo run.

I still have over $2,000 to raise for the marathon. If you haven't already please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on my behalf.